SAGE VISWAAMITRA

Viswaamitra's arrival at Ayodhya was unexpected; and King Dasaratha stepped down from his throne and advanced a few paces respectfully to receive the sage.

Viswaamitra was a king who attained sainthood through terrible austerities. He had long ago exhibited his spiritual powers by starting to create another Brahma and a rival universe: he had gone as far as the creation of new constellations, but was prevailed upon to stop by the entreaties of the alarmed gods.

Viswaamitra, while he was king once went out with his army and chanced to visit Vasishtha's aashrama. The rishi cordially welcomed his royal guest and his huge entourage and extended to them all hospitality so sumptuous Chat the King wondered where all the rich abundance came from in a forest hermitage.

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