Jai Sriman Narayana !!
Thamam
Dhrushtva Paramam Preetho Vishwamithro Mahabala: |
Pranatho
Vinayath Veero Vashishtam Japatham Varam ||
Swagatham
Thava Cha Ithi Uktho Vashishtena Mahathmana |
Asanam
Cha Asya Bhagavan Vashishto Vyadhidhesha Ha ||
Upavishtaya
Cha Thadha Vishwamithraya Dheematha |
Yaya
Nyayam Muni Vara: Phalam Moolam Upaharath ||
Prathigruhya
Thu Tham Poojam Vashishta Raja Saththama: |
Thapo
Agnihothra Shishyeshu Kushalam Paryaprucchath ||
Vishwamithro
Mahatheja Vanaspathi Gano Thatha |
Sarvathra
Kushalam Cha Aha Vashishto Raja Saththamam ||
Sage
Shathananda continued “ The mighty King Vishwamithra dutifully offered obeisance to the
resplendent Sage Vashishta who is superior among the ascetics. Sage Vashishta received King Vishwamithra
with great honor and offered him a finer seat and respectfully offered him
various fruits. Further, King
Vishwamithra enquired about the welfare of the Sage, ascetics and his
disciples, proceedings of Yagna and Yagas and the progress of Vanaspathi etc…
to Sage Vashishta was obediently answered.
Sage Vaishshta, son of Lord Brahma who is greatest among the ascetics
enquired the King Vishwamithra who was peacefully settled on the seat “ Oh! Righteous
King Vishwamithra, hope you are doing extremely well and ruling your kingdom
wisely for the welfare of your subjects.
Oh! Destroyer of enemies, hope you are well taking care of your
assistants who are favoring your ruler ship, you have no enemies left in the
open. Oh! Naravyakhra, hope your ministers of army, exchequers and associations
are doing well, and your sons and grandsons are doing their best.” King Vishwamithra submissively replied “Oh! Revered
Sage, all are doing very well.” Both the righteous men were exchanged pleasant
conversation for long time, at the end of their discussion, Sage Vashishta mentioned
about the legate of Raghu Dynasty to King Vishwamithra. Further, Sage Vashishta spoke to King
Vishwamithra “ Oh! Rajan, I wish to offer hospitality equivalent to your
prowess, kindly accept the same. You are
my prominent guest highly appropriate to venerate.” King Vishwamithra replied “Your reverential
words will be regarded as the highest of the hospitality and they are more than
enough. I am happy to accept whatever
available in your hermitage, such as fruits and tubers and fine water to wash
feet and quench my thirst. I am
extremely delightful to witness a godly sage like you worshipped by
everyone. I earnestly pray to accept my
obeisance and treat me as your close associate.” But the virtuous and highly generous natured
Sage Vashishta repeatedly pleaded the King Vishwamithra to accept his
hospitality. At last King Vishwamithra,
sons of Sage Gadhi yielded for the desire of Sage Vashishta, who called for his
unblemished divine cow Shabala/Kamadhenu and instructed to prepare a sumptuous
meal of six different tastes in abundance, along with delicious drinks and
crunchy items, for the King Vishwamithra and the army of men.”
Jai Sriman Narayana !!
