Valmiki Ramayana 1.21.5 — Bala Kanda, Sarga 21, Shloka 5
बालकाण्डे एकविंशः सर्गः
Daśaratha’s Promise, Vasiṣṭha’s Counsel, and Viśvāmitra’s Weapon-Lore
त्रस्तरूपं तु विज्ञाय जगत्सर्वं महानृषि:।नृपतिं सुव्रतो धीरो वसिष्ठो वाक्यमब्रवीत्।।।।
trasta-rūpaṃ tu vijñāya jagat sarvaṃ mahān ṛṣiḥ |
nṛpatiṃ suvrato dhīro vasiṣṭho vākyam abravīt ||
Nang makita ng dakilang rishi na ang buong sanlibutan ay nag-anyong nanginginig sa takot, si Vasiṣṭha—matatag at tapat sa mga panata—ay nagsalita sa hari ng ganito.
Son of Kusika, even though capable of repressing those rakhsasas by himself, it is for the welfare of your son that he is here requesting you to spare him".
FAQs
When conflict arises, dharma is clarified through wise counsel. Vasiṣṭha steps in to restore balance between royal duty and the sanctity of a promise.
Seeing cosmic fear due to Viśvāmitra’s wrath, Vasiṣṭha intervenes and begins advising Daśaratha.
Vasiṣṭha’s steadiness and disciplined wisdom—responding to crisis with measured guidance rather than agitation.
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