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Sarga 59: Vishvamitra's Curses
Vishvamitra Shaap
Vashishtha's hundred sons and Mahodaya insult Vishvamitra's ability to perform the sacrifice; enraged, Vishvamitra curses them to become mushtikas, feed on carrion, and Mahodaya to become a nishada condemned to wander endlessly.
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Shloka 59.21Word-by-word available
प्राणातिपातनिरतो निरनुक्रोशतां गत:। दीर्घकालं मम क्रोधाद्दुर्गतिं वर्तयिष्यति||1.59.21||
Meaning
Devoid of mercy and devoted to slaying beings, he shall through my anger pursue a wretched life for a long time.
Shloka 59.22Word-by-word available
एतावदुक्त्वा वचनं विश्वामित्रो महातपा:। विरराम महातेजा ऋषिमध्ये महामुनि:||1.59.22||
Meaning
Having uttered these words, the mighty ascetic Viswamitra, possessed of fierce austerity, fell silent in the assembly of rishis.