Shloka 1.27.20

अस्त्रप्रदानम् — Bestowal of Divine Astras to Rama

Devanagari script

एतान् राम महाबाहो कामरूपान् महाबलान् ।गृहाण परमोदारान् क्षिप्रमेव नृपात्मज।।।।

Transliteration

etān rāma mahābāho kāmarūpān mahābalān |

gṛhāṇa paramodārān kṣipram eva nṛpātmaja ||

Translation

O Rāma, mighty-armed prince: receive at once these most exalted and powerful astras, able to assume whatever form is willed.

Context

O Rama! mighty-armed prince, receive these mighty and highly exalted astras capable of assuming at once any form at will".

Characters & Entities

• Viśvāmitra
• Rāma
• astras (divine weapons)

FAQs

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

Dharma frames power as a trust: the more adaptable and mighty the instrument (kāmarūpa), the greater the need for principled restraint and truth-aligned intent.

What is the narrative situation?

Viśvāmitra urges Rāma to accept the astras immediately, emphasizing their extraordinary, will-responsive nature.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Readiness for duty: Rāma is being equipped for imminent protection of dharma (including safeguarding sages and rites).