Shloka 353
Vasiṣṭhāpavāha: Sarasvatī’s Diversion and Viśvāmitra’s Curse (वसिष्ठापवाहः)
ददौ कामान् ब्राह्मुणेभ्यो यान् यान् यो मनसेच्छति । शक्तिशाली राजा ययाति जब वहाँ यज्ञ कर रहे थे
dadau kāmān brāhmaṇebhyo yān yān yo manasecchati |
Dijo Vaiśampāyana: Considerando la generosidad excepcional del rey Yayāti mientras celebraba el sacrificio, y al ver su devoción perdurable, Sarasvatī concedió a los brahmanes que habían acudido a aquel rito cuantos goces deseaba cada uno en su mente, otorgándoles todos los dones anhelados.
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights the ethical power of generosity and steadfast devotion: when a ruler performs sacrifice with sincere reverence and liberality, divine grace is portrayed as responding by fulfilling the rightful wishes of the worthy recipients (here, the Brahmins).
During King Yayāti’s sacrificial rite, Sarasvatī—moved by his outstanding generosity and enduring devotion—ensures that the attending Brahmins receive whatever pleasures or boons each one mentally desires.