Shloka 1.27.13

अस्त्रप्रदानम् — Bestowal of Divine Astras to Rama

Devanagari script

वैद्याधरं महास्त्रं च नन्दनं नाम नामतः।असिरत्नं महाबाहो ददामि च नृपात्मज।।।।

Transliteration

vaidyādharaṃ mahāstraṃ ca nandanaṃ nāma nāmataḥ |

asiratnaṃ mahābāho dadāmi ca nṛpātmaja ||1.27.13||

Translation

O mighty-armed prince, I also grant you the great Vaidyādhara weapon called Nandana by name, and an excellent sword-gem—a peerless blade.

Context

O mighty-armed prince, I shall grant mahaastra, vaidyadhara and and an excellent scimitar known as nandana.

Characters & Entities

• Viśvāmitra
• Rāma
• Vaidyādhara-mahāstra
• Nandana (astra-name)
• Asiratna (excellent sword)

FAQs

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

Royal power is legitimized through right transmission and purpose: weapons serve the protection of subjects and sages, aligning strength with dharma.

What is the narrative situation?

Viśvāmitra continues the consecrated gifting of astras, including a named great weapon and a superior sword.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Fitness for kingship: being addressed as nṛpātmaja underscores Rāma’s destined responsibility to wield force justly.