Shloka 10
रम्भा
प्रलोभनम् — Rambhā’s Temptation and Viśvāmitra’s Curse
अथ तस्य च शब्देन गीतेनाप्रतिमेन च।दर्शनेन च रम्भाया मुनिस्सन्देहमागत:।।1.64.10।।
atha tasya ca śabdena gītenāpratimena ca | darśanena ca rambhāyā muniḥ sandeham āgataḥ || 1.64.10 ||
ਫਿਰ ਉਸ ਪੰਛੀ ਦੇ ਅਤੁੱਲ ਗੀਤ ਦੀ ਧੁਨ ਸੁਣ ਕੇ ਅਤੇ ਉੱਥੇ ਰੰਭਾ ਦਾ ਦਰਸ਼ਨ ਹੋਣ ਨਾਲ ਮੁਨੀ ਦੇ ਮਨ ਵਿੱਚ ਸੰਦੇਹ ਉੱਠਿਆ।
On hearing the sound of the incomparable song of the cuckoo along with the sight of Rambha, a doubt arose in the mind of the ascetic.
FAQs
Dharma here points to vigilance and discernment: when sensory allure appears, one must recognize the possibility of deception and guard one’s vows (especially the dharma of tapas and self-restraint).
During Viśvāmitra’s austerities, a captivating sound and the appearance of Rambhā create suspicion in the sage that a divine test or interference is underway.
Discernment (viveka) and alertness in the face of temptation—an early sign that the sage is not merely charmed but is evaluating the situation.