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Mahabharat

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अन्नं तेन यदा भुक्तमन्यैर्दत्तं तपस्विभिः । अथ गृह्यान्नमत्युष्णं विश्वामित्रोऽभ्युपागमत्॥५-१०४-११॥

When that food had been eaten by him—having been given by other ascetics—then Viśvāmitra came forward, bringing food that was not overly hot.

english translation

भुक्तं मे तिष्ठ तावत्त्वमित्युक्त्वा भगवान्ययौ । विश्वामित्रस्ततो राजन्स्थित एव महाद्युतिः॥५-१०४-१२॥

Saying, “I have eaten; remain here for a while,” the venerable one departed. Then Viśvāmitra, O king, remained standing there, radiant and resolute.

english translation

भक्तं प्रगृह्य मूर्ध्ना तद्बाहुभ्यां पार्श्वतोऽगमत् । स्थितः स्थाणुरिवाभ्याशे निश्चेष्टो मारुताशनः॥५-१०४-१३॥

Taking the food upon his head and supporting it with his arms, he moved to the side. Nearby he stood like a fixed post—motionless, subsisting on air.

english translation

तस्य शुश्रूषणे यत्नमकरोद्गालवो मुनिः । गौरवाद्बहुमानाच्च हार्देन प्रियकाम्यया॥५-१०४-१४॥

The sage Gālava strove in attentive service to him, moved by reverence, high esteem, heartfelt devotion, and the wish to please.

english translation

अथ वर्षशते पूर्णे धर्मः पुनरुपागमत् । वासिष्ठं वेषमास्थाय कौशिकं भोजनेप्सया॥५-१०४-१५॥

Then, when a hundred years were completed, Dharma came again—assuming Vasiṣṭha’s guise—and approached Kauśika (Viśvāmitra), seeking food.

english translation