Vishwaamitra as Vishwarath was born
Of Gaadhi, to do away Gaadhi's mourn
For being sonless. As Kaushik he was also known,
Descendant of Kush, Kushanav, Gaadhi. Right of throne
He had. A khsatriya true, to Hemavatee he got married
Bearing son Raivya. For prosperity he never hurried.
Ashtak is the other,
From Maadhavee, Yayati's daughter.
As King he never plundered.
His sons numbered hundred
From Shalavatee, Renu and others
Born of different mothers,
All queens. He set out to explore
His raajya- kingdom. To heart's core
He felt attraction seeing Vashistha's hermitage,
He always felt so seeing rishi's heritage.
Reaching rishi Vashistha pranaam he offered.
"O King, I hope you haven't suffered
From your long journey. How is your
Kingdom fairing? Good to see you at my door."
Vashistha said. "Munivar, do not worry
My prajaa- subject- is cheery.
Hope everything is well in aashram of yours,
For your ascetism unceasingly bears
Well being of all. I hope rishis all here
Is in good state of mind. Peer
among rishis, allow us to move on
We have to reach capital before dawn.
All are hungry, they need some rest,
To leave, this is the time best."
Said Vishwaamitra. Vashistha said,
"Allow me to come to your aid.
Let me treat your royal retinue
A feast truly worthy of you."
Vishwaamitra said, "O tapaswyee great,
Doesn't befit us such fate.
Pray, we continue our journey."
In mind he thought Vashisthajee
Is poor, won't be able to
Feed them through and through.
But the muni insisted
At his hermitage only they get fed.
So Vishwaamitra agreed to halt.
Thought Vashistha jee would be at fault
If he cannot feed them. He will be at shame,
In his effort to have some fame
To please stomachs of royal band,
He will get what deserved in hand.
Vashistha called for his cow Nandinee.
Appeared to be a real genie.
Indra's Kaamdhenu- desire cow's calf was she,
Could serve anything as desire be.
Vashistha whispered at Nandinee's ears,
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