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 |
Vaiśampāyana dit : Considérant l’extraordinaire générosité du roi Yayāti tandis qu’il accomplissait le sacrifice, et voyant sa dévotion inaltérable, Sarasvatī accorda aux brahmanes venus à ce rite tous les plaisirs que chacun désirait en son for intérieur, leur octroyant l’ensemble des bienfaits souhaités.
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.