Ramayana — Bala Kanda, Sarga 65, Shloka 10
विश्वामित्रस्य ब्राह्मर्षित्वप्राप्तिः
Viśvāmitra Attains Brahmarṣi Status
बहुभि: कारणैर्देव विश्वामित्रो महामुनि:।।।।लोभित: क्रोधितश्चैव तपसा चाभिवर्धते।
bahubhiḥ kāraṇair deva viśvāmitro mahāmuniḥ | lobhitaḥ krodhitaś caiva tapasā cābhivardhate ||
Muôn tâu Đại Đức, đại thánh hiền Viśvāmitra đã bị cám dỗ và khiêu khích bằng nhiều cách; nhưng uy lực khổ hạnh của ngài lại càng tăng trưởng.
"O Lord! the great sage Viswamitra was lured and angered in various ways. But his austerities continued to grow:
FAQs
Dharma here highlights disciplined self-effort: true spiritual power (tapas) grows through steadfast practice even when one is tested by temptation and anger.
The gods observe that Viśvāmitra, despite repeated provocations, is becoming ever more powerful through austerities—creating concern about the consequences.
Austerity and perseverance—continuing the chosen vow despite disturbances and emotional agitation.