Shloka 1.21.14

बालकाण्डे एकविंशः सर्गः — Daśaratha’s Promise, Vasiṣṭha’s Counsel, and Viśvāmitra’s Weapon-Lore

Devanagari script

तेऽपि पुत्रा भृशाश्वस्य प्रजापतिसुतासुता:।नैकरूपा महावीर्या दीप्तिमन्तो जयावहा:।।।।

Transliteration

te ’pi putrā bhṛśāśvasya prajāpati-sutā-sutāḥ | naika-rūpā mahā-vīryā dīptimanto jayāvahāḥ ||

Translation

They too—Bhṛśāśva’s sons, grandsons through Prajāpati’s daughter—were of many forms, of great might, radiant, and bringers of victory.

Context

Grandsons (daughter's sons) of Prajapati, they (these weapons) are in diverse forms, highly energetic and full of glory they bring victory.

Characters & Entities

• Bhṛśāśva
• Prajāpati
• Lineage of Bhṛśāśva
• Astra (weapons/powers)

FAQs

What is the core ethical principle (Dharma) in this verse?

Dharma is sustained through worthy lineages and disciplined transmission: power is described as manifold and radiant, but implicitly to be used for rightful victory, not oppression.

What is the narrative situation?

The narration continues to magnify the origin and nature of the weapons/weapon-lineage connected with Viśvāmitra.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Legitimacy and excellence rooted in dharmic ancestry and recognized heroic potency.