Valmiki Ramayana 1.63.17: Bala Kanda, Sarga 63, Shloka 17
विश्वामित्रस्य तपोविघ्नः, मेनकाप्रसङ्गः, महर्षिपदप्रदानम्
Visvamitra’s Austerity Obstructed; Menaka Episode; Conferment of Maharshi Status
देवतानां वच श्शृत्वा सर्वलोकपितामह:।अब्रवीन्मधुरं वाक्यं विश्वामित्रं तपोधनम्।।।।
devatānāṃ vacaḥ śrutvā sarvalokapitāmahaḥ | abravīn madhuraṃ vākyaṃ viśvāmitraṃ tapodhanam ||
ब्रह्मा, जो तीनो दुनिया के दादा हैं, ने देवताओं की बात सुनी। फिर उन्होंने विश्वामित्र से प्यार से बात की, जो तपस्या कर रहा था।
Having heard the gods, the Grandsire of the worlds (Brahma) addressed Viswamitra whose wealth was his ascetism in these sweet words.
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Dharma includes just and compassionate speech: even when judging spiritual attainment, Brahmā addresses the ascetic with sweetness and respect.
After the gods recommend recognition for Viśvāmitra, Brahmā responds and prepares to address him.
Respectful communication and impartial evaluation of spiritual effort.
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