Sarga 21: Vashishtha Intercedes
Vasishtha Madhyastha
Enraged at Dasaratha's refusal, Vishvamitra threatens to leave; the earth trembles until Vashishtha calms the king, vouching for Vishvamitra's incomparable mastery of celestial weapons and persuading Dasaratha to relent.
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तेषां निग्रहणे शक्तस्स्वयं च कुशिकात्मज:। तव पुत्रहितार्थाय त्वामुपेत्याभियाचते।।1.21.20।।
Meaning
"Kaushika is himself capable of destroying them, but for your son's benefit he has come to you and asks this of you."
इति मुनिवचनात्प्रसन्नचित्तो रघुवृषभस्तु मुमोद भास्वराङ्ग:। गमनमभिरुरोच राघवस्य प्रथितयशा: कुशिकात्मजाय बुध्या।।1.21.21।।
Meaning
Cheered by the sage's words, the radiant bull of the Raghus rejoiced at heart, and the renowned king wisely consented to Raghava's departure with Kaushika's son.