Shloka 18
विश्वामित्रस्य तपोविघ्नः, मेनकाप्रसङ्गः, महर्षिपदप्रदानम्
Visvamitra’s Austerity Obstructed; Menaka Episode; Conferment of Maharshi Status
महर्षे स्वागतं वत्स तपसोग्रेण तोषित:।महत्त्वमृषिमुख्यत्वं ददामि तव कौशिक ।।।।
maharṣe svāgataṃ vatsa tapasogreṇa toṣitaḥ | mahattvam ṛṣimukhyatvaṃ dadāmi tava kauśika ||
हे महर्षे, स्वागत है, वत्स! तुम्हारे उग्र तप से मैं प्रसन्न हूँ; हे कौशिक, मैं तुम्हें महत्त्व तथा ऋषियों में अग्रण्यता प्रदान करता हूँ।
"O Maharshi! O Child welcome! Pleased with your intense austerities, O Son of Kushika! I confer upon you the eminent rank of a great rishi (maharshi)".
FAQs
Dharma teaches that disciplined self-effort (tapas) can transform one’s standing; rightful authority is conferred when inner discipline is proven.
Brahmā formally welcomes Viśvāmitra and grants him elevated sage-status based on his intense austerities.
Austerity and steadfast striving as the foundation for legitimate spiritual rank.