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Rāmāyaṇa Appendix 2
The two of them spoke for some time in great delight, partaking of simple forest fare. Vasiṣṭha saw that Viśvāmitra …
Rāmāyaṇa Appendix 2
Viśvāmitra was unwilling to take anything from Vasiṣṭha, whom he viewed as his superior. He declined politely, saying, “I am …
Rāmāyaṇa Appendix 2
But the sage was intent on offering Viśvāmitra further hospitality. Viśvāmitra tried again and again to dissuade him, but the …
Rāmāyaṇa Appendix 2
Vasiṣṭha felt joy and he stood up and called for his celestial cow, Sabala. “Come, come, my beloved Sabala,” he …
Rāmāyaṇa Appendix 2
Vasiṣṭha’s wonderful cow began to produce from her body all kinds of food and drink in enormous quantities—steaming rice heaped …
Rāmāyaṇa Appendix 2
The king was astounded to see that it had all been produced from a cow, and he went before Vasiṣṭha, …
Rāmāyaṇa Appendix 2
But Vasiṣṭha replied, “I shall never part with Sabala, even in exchange for a thousand million cows. Not even for …
Rāmāyaṇa Appendix 2
Vasiṣṭha had no interest in worldly wealth. His life was dedicated to the practice of sacrifice and austerity. All his …
Rāmāyaṇa Appendix 2
Viśvāmitra was not used to being refused anything. He was incensed by the sage’s insistence on keeping the cow. He …
Rāmāyaṇa Appendix 2
The king was overwhelmed by pride and anger. Taking hold of Sabala with his exceptionally powerful arms, he began to …
Rāmāyaṇa Appendix 2
Vasiṣṭha looked sorrowfully upon the scene and said to Viśvāmitra, “As the king it is appropriate for you to use …
Rāmāyaṇa Appendix 2
Although deeply pained to see his cow being dragged away, Vasiṣṭha controlled his feelings. By his own power he was …