Valmiki Ramayana 1.63.3: Bala Kanda, Sarga 63, Shloka 3
विश्वामित्रस्य तपोविघ्नः, मेनकाप्रसङ्गः, महर्षिपदप्रदानम्
Visvamitra’s Austerity Obstructed; Menaka Episode; Conferment of Maharshi Status
तमेवमुक्त्वा देवेशस्त्रिदिवं पुनरभ्यगात् ।विश्वामित्रो महातेजा भूयस्तेपे महत्तप:।।।।
tam evam uktvā deveśas tridivaṃ punar abhyagāt | viśvāmitro mahātejā bhūyas tepe mahat tapaḥ ||
भगवान ने यह बात कह के वापस स्वर्ग चले गए। विश्वामित्र फिर से बड़े तपस्या में लग गए।
When the mighty asetic Viswamitra was peforming penance, the gods as well as Indra got deeply perturbed.
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Steadfastness in one’s chosen discipline: Viśvāmitra returns to tapas even after divine interaction, showing commitment to a righteous goal through self-control.
After addressing Viśvāmitra, the divine lord departs to heaven, while Viśvāmitra continues his austerities without relenting.
Perseverance (dhṛti) and ascetic resolve (tapas-niṣṭhā) in Viśvāmitra.
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