वसिष्ठ-आतिथ्यं
Vasiṣṭha’s Hospitality to Viśvāmitra and the Summoning of Śabalā/Kāmadhenu
कृत्वोभौ सुचिरं कालं धर्मिष्ठौ ता: कथा: शुभा:।मुदा परमया युक्तौ प्रीयेतां तौ परस्परम्।।।।
kṛtvobhau suciraṃ kālaṃ dharmiṣṭhau tāḥ kathāḥ śubhāḥ | mudā paramayā yuktau prīyetāṃ tau parasparam ||
Ang dalawang dharmika ay matagal na nag-usap ng mga mapalad na salaysay; kapwa sila napuspos ng dakilang kagalakan at nagalak sa isa’t isa.
Both the righteous personalities dwelt at length on various matters and interesting anecdotes with great delight and derived mutual pleasure.
Dharma is supported by sādhusaṅga—righteous people strengthen harmony through auspicious and respectful dialogue.
Viśvāmitra and Vasiṣṭha converse at length, enjoying a cordial exchange.
Mutual respect and goodwill (paraspara-prīti) between two eminent dhārmic figures.