Shloka 1.26.5

ताटकावधः (The Slaying of Tāṭakā)

Devanagari script

गोब्राह्मणहितार्थाय देशस्यास्य सुखाय च।तव चैवाप्रमेयस्य वचनं कर्तुमुद्यत:।।1.26.5।।

Transliteration

gobrāhmaṇahitārthāya deśasyāsya sukhāya ca |

tava caivāprameyasya vacanaṃ kartum udyataḥ ||

Translation

“For the welfare of cows and brāhmaṇas, and for the happiness of this land, I stand ready to carry out your word, O one of immeasurable power.”

Context

For the welfare of cows and brahmins and also for the good of this country, I am ready to perform such acts as commanded by you of boundless energy".

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Viśvāmitra
• cows (go)
• brāhmaṇas
• the land/realm (deśa)

FAQs

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

Dharma is public-minded: protection of the vulnerable and support of sacred learning/practice are presented as legitimate aims of righteous action.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma explains the moral purpose behind his readiness to act: societal welfare and fulfilling the sage’s directive.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Service-oriented leadership—Rāma frames heroism as responsibility toward the realm and its moral foundations.