Vishwamithra asks for Kamadhenu
Sage Vasishtaa is the Son created from Mind by Brahma., sinless,Man of good Deeds, With Penance had achived Matchless Radiance & Aura,he is the originator of Mantharas(Sacred Verses), moment this Mahathma ordered Sabalai made available whatever one aspired for in plenty. Sugar cane juices, Honey, Rice pop corn, Drink known as Mairayam, Panakam(Sweet water with ginger, sugar), Vada, Sweet Vada, Mounds of Spicey Hot Food of different hue, taste, CourRices, Payasam(Kheers) Variety, Ghee(Melted Butter),Lakes of Curds(Yoghurt) Tasty Rasams(essence of Soups), Rotis-Khabus-Breads, Sweets Snacks made of Sugar cane, further lots of Food made imaginatively were available instantly.The Kings Children, family, relations,Defence personnel,Ministers, Priests, Brahmins, Generals, Servants all were extremely contended and happy with the Love and affection with which Food was served by Sage Vasishtaa apart from the Food which was heavenly in Taste. They enjoyed the foods to their heart’s content. Vishwamithra was immesarably happy and addressed Sage Vasishtaaa“ Hye Master! When all should be worshipping you, You have honoured me and my entouragse of personnel. A warrior like me being honoured by a Brahmagyani (Godly Saint) is the result of my past Good Deeds. Seeing your prowess of power of Penance , fame I would like to make a submission. What am I going to say to a person like you who has wealth of Divine Knowledge , unmatchable in Oratory, I shall offer you Millions of Cows please give me the Cow named Sabalai. Is it not proper the King should have the very best with himself? Hence this Sabalai being in my possession is only right and just.
Sage
Vasishta told him “ even if you give me Billions of Cows, I shall not give Sablai away, even if you give me Mountains of Silver, I shall not give away Sabalai. Can fame be away from an unselfish generous Person? ”Hence this Sabalai will always remain with me.Sabalai cannot be separated from me.The Havyams for the Devathais(Celestial Dieties), Kavyas for Ancestors, the Agnihothra done in Mornings and Evenings that which protects the Praana (Life Force in all Living Beings) the Homas performed in Full Moon and No Moon days can be conducted only because of Sabalai. Apart from Swahakaram and Vashtakaram are also performed because of Sabalai only. By drinking the Milk, Curd , Ghee(Melted Butter) of Sabalai gives Strength, Purity of Thoughts,Sharp intellect, Peace of Mind, and we derive the Vedanta sashtras and knowledge with ease. My wealth of Grananry, Money, and happiness itself is Sabalai only. Because of these reasons and other reasons which I can not share with you I am unable to give you this Sabalai.” Said Vasishtaa.
Hearing these words Vishwamhtra’s desire to posses Sabalai grew manifold and offered Sage Vasishtaa “ I will give you 14,000 Caprisoned Elephants with Golden bracelets, Chains, maavatiAmbarietc,will also give 800 Chariots each drawn by Four White horses with Golden Anklets Bells creating lilting soothing sounds.I will also give 11,000 pure breed Horses bred in countries like Khambojh, Bahleekametc. I will crores of ie (1 crore=10 Millions) Cows of different Colours, or combination of colours but you should give me this Sabalai to me.” Prayed Vishwamithra to Sage Vasishta. Kaushika spoke with Sagacity and cunningness Vasishtas said point blank “ In whichever manner you may ask, I shall not spare Sabalai. All Gems, Wealth, Praana(Life Force) all these are requied for doing Prayers on Amavasya and Pouranami and all Spiritual tasks can be perfomed only by this Sabalai Cow” Why are you straining yourself? Whatever you can give and you cannot give can be obtained by this Sabalai. Do you think I will spare this Sabalai with you?” spake Sage Vasishtaa. (Slokas 25)
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