Ramayana — Bala Kanda, Sarga 65, Shloka 18
विश्वामित्रस्य ब्राह्मर्षित्वप्राप्तिः
Viśvāmitra Attains Brahmarṣi Status
ततस्सुरगणास्सर्वे पितामहपुरोगमा:।विश्वामित्रं महात्मानं मधुरं वाक्यमब्रुवन्।।।।
tataḥ suragaṇāḥ sarve pitāmaha-purogamāḥ | viśvāmitraṃ mahātmānaṃ madhuraṃ vākyam abruvan ||
Bấy giờ, toàn thể chư thiên chúng, với Đấng Tổ Phụ Pitāmaha (Phạm Thiên Brahmā) đứng đầu, đã dùng lời dịu ngọt mà thưa cùng Đại Hồn Viśvāmitra.
Thereafter, with Brahma in the forefront, the gods spoke to Viswamitra in pleasing words:
FAQs
Dharma supports respectful dialogue: even when afraid of consequences, one should approach a powerful ascetic with humility and truthful, conciliatory speech.
Brahmā leads the gods to Viśvāmitra to pacify him through courteous speech.
Courtesy and diplomacy—soft speech used to restore harmony.