Vas'ishtha

Do not let desire or anger prompt you to slight even the humblest guest. Instead, show special respect to those who deserve the highest place, whether due to their exceptional skill or their role in the ritual.

You must not violate what is right. As Raghu's son, you are famous throughout the three worlds for being just and true. Continue to perform your duty and do not tarnish your lineage with evil deeds.

Fatigue will never overcome you, nor will age or change affect your body.

'Is everything well with you? I hope you are winning your people's love by ruling with virtue and fulfilling all your royal duties.'

My heart is set to entertain this monarch and his mighty train with a sumptuous meal and worthy fare.

My life is indebted to my cow, she is my guardian, friend, and minister.

The Brahman saint replied, 'Do not think that I have abandoned you. You have not failed in your duty.'

One must never deny high honor to their father, mother, and holy guide.

Protect all these as duty demands, and still respect the righteous path.

Have empathy for your aged mother and do not reject her virtuous plea: obey her.

First, people owe their birth to their fathers, then they grow up with maternal love. Their holy guides teach them fair knowledge. So, people should love and honor each of them.

Follow my advice: let Bharat keep this pair of golden sandals. They will ensure our well-being and secure our happiness in Ayodhya.

He, the best among the twice-born, immediately expressed his glad assent, saying, 'I will do whatever you desire, O honored King.'

Whenever a gift is given with scorn, the one who gives it commits a great sin.

All the priests present, in unison, renounced their share of the gift. Instead, they gave everything to Saint Vasishtha and Rishyasringa.

A descendant of Raghu's lineage should be ashamed to fail in their commitment and be considered untrustworthy.

The powers of darkness will never harm you, whether you are in peaceful sleep or ecstatic delight.

There is no one in the entire land who can match your strength and courage.

I am giving you two powerful spells, the mighty and the mightiest.

Visvamitra was delighted when he saw the prince of saintly men. He bowed down at his feet and showed reverence.