Ramayana — Bala Kanda, Sarga 52, Shloka 12
वसिष्ठ-आतिथ्यं
Vasiṣṭha’s Hospitality to Viśvāmitra and the Summoning of Śabalā/Kāmadhenu
ततो वसिष्ठो भगवान् कथाऽन्ते रघुनन्दन ।विश्वामित्रमिदं वाक्यमुवाच प्रहसन्निव।।।।
tato vasiṣṭho bhagavān kathānte raghunandana | viśvāmitram idaṃ vākyam uvāca prahasann iva ||
Затем, о Рагхунандана, когда их беседа завершилась, почтенный Васиштха (Vasiṣṭha), словно улыбаясь, сказал Вишвамитре (Viśvāmitra) такие слова.
O Descendent of Raghu! at the end of the conversation, venerable Vasishta, smiling asit were said to Viswamitra
FAQs
Dharma is communicated with gentleness—wise elders counsel and host others with a pleasant, non-hostile demeanor.
The narration transitions from conversation to Vasiṣṭha’s formal offer, introduced with his smiling composure.
Vasiṣṭha’s serenity and graciousness in speech.