Shloka 1.27.19

अस्त्रप्रदानम् — Bestowal of Divine Astras to Rama

Devanagari script

तामसं नरशार्दूल सौमनं च महाबल।संवर्धं चैव दुर्धर्षं मौसलं च नृपात्मज।।1.27.17।।सत्यमस्त्रं महाबाहो तथा मायाधरं परम्।घोरं तेजः प्रभं नाम परतेजोऽपकर्षणम्।।1.27.18।।सौम्यास्त्रं शिशिरं नाम त्वष्टुरस्त्रं सुदामनम्।दारुणं च भगस्यापि शितेषु मथ मानवम्।।1.27.19।।

Transliteration

satyam astraṃ mahābāho tathā māyādharaṃ param |

ghoraṃ tejaḥprabhaṃ nāma paratejo ’pakarṣaṇam ||

Translation

And, O mighty-armed one, receive also the Satya-astra and the supreme Māyādhara-astra; and the dreadful weapon named Tejaḥprabha, which draws away the adversary’s power.

Context

O tiger among men mighty prince, accept tamasa and saumanaastras, the unassailable, samavardha weapon, mausala, satyaastra, the supreme mayadhara astra, the terrible tejaprabhaastra capable of removing the energy of the opponent, a soft weapon called sisira, supremely formidable twashtus astra, Bhaga's terrible shiteshuastra (sharp arrowed one) and manava astra.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Viśvāmitra
• Satya-astra
• Māyādhara-astra
• Tejaḥprabha-astra

FAQs

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

The naming of Satya-astra highlights that true power in the Ramayana is ideally aligned with truth and right order; even martial strength is to be governed by Satya and disciplined intent.

What is the narrative situation?

Viśvāmitra continues enumerating and transmitting specific astras to Rāma, describing their distinctive functions.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s preparedness to receive power responsibly under guidance—strength that remains subordinate to ethical restraint.