CharacterRishis and sages
Vishwamitra: Stories
विश्वामित्रBrahmarshi; former king Kaushika; guru who led the young Rama on his first deeds. Also called Kaushika, Brahmarshi, Gadhija, seer of the Gayatri.
Vishwamitra, born the king Kaushika, won the rank of Brahmarshi through immense austerity. In the Ramayana he takes the young Rama and Lakshmana to guard his sacrifice, has Rama slay Tataka and receive divine weapons, frees Ahalya, and leads the brothers to Mithila and the breaking of Shiva's bow. He is the seer of the Gayatri mantra.
RoleBrahmarshi; former king Kaushika; guru who led the young Rama on his first deeds
AllegianceAyodhya's allies (originally king of the Kaushika line)
Appears inRamayana
GroupRishis and sages
KingdomRishi ashrams
First appearsBala Kanda, Sarga 18
Stories and legends
StoryAhalya Freed by Ramaअहल्या का उद्धारTurned to stone by the sage Gautama's curse, Ahalya waited ages for release and was freed by the touch of Rama's feet, the Ramayana's tender parable of grace,…
StoryThe Breaking of Shiva’s Bowशिव धनुष भंगIn King Janaka's court at Mithila, the young Rama lifts and breaks the great bow of Shiva that no king could raise, and wins the hand of Sita.…
