Bala Kanda Sarga-52

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Bala Kanda

Sarga-52

 

Om Asmadgurubhyo Namaha

Srimathe Ramanujaya Namaha

 

Vishvamithra politely saluted Vashishta and asked about all their well beings,

after He was received with all the upacharams (like offering water, seat etc).

He was also offered fruits and roots and Vishvamithra accepted all those humble

offerings. Vashishta enquired Vishvamithra about his Kingdom, and whether he is

following Dharmic way of ruling the country, and whether his sub-ordinates are

obedient, whether enemies are under control. Vishvamithra answered Vashishta

that every thing is fine and good. After lengthy conversation, Vashishta told

Vishvamithra "Oh King, we want to offer you, the guest of honor and your

soldiers a feast. You are the king of this country. You came here as our guest.

So, please allow us to offer you something that is fit for a king and his army".

Vishvamithra replied, "You already provided us your precious time, which is an

honor to us. With your ashram's fruits and roots as arghyam, your words as

paadyam and aachamaniyam, you have satisfied us. We will leave now. Please

accept our salutations and always bless us with your love and affection".

Vashishta again requested Vishvamithra to stay back and accept his hospitality.

Vishvamithra couldn't disregard Vashishta's appeal, and He decided to accept

their kindness. (The reason Vishvamithra didn't accept His host's offerings was,

He thought that place being an ashram, they couldn't have enough food for all

His soldiers in such a short time). Pleased with the king's decision to stay

Vashishta called 'Sabala' a cow, with amazing colors and capabilities. That cow

had the power to obtain anything needed just like kaamadhenu. Vashishta ordered

Sabala to get all the food needed to feed Vishvamithra and his soldiers.

 

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