Shloka 1.26.29

ताटकावधः (The Slaying of Tāṭakā)

Devanagari script

प्रजापतेर्भृशाश्वस्य पुत्रान् सत्यपराक्रमान्।।1.26.29।।तपोबलभृतो ब्रह्मन् राघवाय निवेदय।

Transliteration

prajāpater bhṛśāśvasya putrān satyaparākramān | tapobalabhṛto brahman rāghavāya nivedaya ||

Translation

“O Brahmarṣi, present to Rāghava the sons of Prajāpati Bhṛśāśva—the weapons whose might is grounded in truth and sustained by ascetic power.”

Context

"O Brahmarshi, you may offer to Rama, the sons of Prajapati Brishasva who are the weapons bestowed with the power that comes from truth and ascetic energy".

Characters & Entities

• Viśvāmitra
• Rāma (Rāghava)
• Prajāpati
• Bhṛśāśva
• divine weapons (as Bhṛśāśva’s ‘sons’)

FAQs

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

Power must be rooted in Satya and tapas: weapons are not mere tools of force but sacred responsibilities entrusted to the worthy.

What is the narrative situation?

The gods instruct Viśvāmitra to bestow divine weapons upon Rāma as a fitting reward and preparation for future protection of the world.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Worthiness and integrity—fitness to receive power because one’s conduct aligns with truth and disciplined restraint.