पाण्डवानां पाञ्चालगमनम्
The Pāṇḍavas’ Journey toward Pāñcāla and News of the Svayaṃvara
तस्याथ कामधुग् धेनुर्वसिष्ठस्थ महात्मन: । उक्ता कामान् प्रयच्छेति सा कामान् दुह्मुते सदा,महात्मा वसिष्ठजीके यहाँ एक कामधेनु थी, जो “अमुक-अमुक मनोरथोंको पूर्ण करो' यह कहने-पर सदा उन-उन कामनाओं को पूर्ण कर दिया करती थी
tasyātha kāmadhug dhenur vasiṣṭhasya mahātmanaḥ | uktā kāmān prayaccheti sā kāmān duhmute sadā ||
其后,在大心的婆悉吒处,有一头如意之牛——迦摩杜克(Kāmadhuk)。只要吩咐她:“赐予这些所愿吧”,她便不断涌出——如乳之流——凡所求之物。此段彰显苦行功德所伴随的非常之力,也提示拥有丰饶者所负的责任。
गन्धर्व उवाच
Extraordinary resources gained through spiritual merit (tapas) can fulfill desires, but such power implies ethical restraint and responsible use; abundance is not merely for indulgence but must align with dharma.
The Gandharva describes Vasiṣṭha’s miraculous cow Kāmadhuk, who, when asked to grant specific wishes, continually produces the requested desired objects—highlighting Vasiṣṭha’s spiritual stature and the marvel associated with his hermitage.