Shloka 1.27.21

अस्त्रप्रदानम् — Bestowal of Divine Astras to Rama

Devanagari script

स्थितस्तु प्राङ्मुखो भूत्वा शुचिर्मुनिवरस्तदा।ददौ रामाय सुप्रीतो मन्त्रग्राममनुत्तमम्।।।।

Transliteration

sthitas tu prāṅmukho bhūtvā śucir munivaras tadā |

dadau rāmāya suprīto mantragrāmam anuttamam ||

Translation

Then the foremost of sages, purified and facing east, well pleased, bestowed upon Rāma the unsurpassed corpus of mantras.

Context

Viswamitra, the greatest ascetic after the purification ritual stood with his face turned east and happily, conferred on Rama collection of the unique mantras.

Characters & Entities

• Viśvāmitra
• Rāma
• mantras

FAQs

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

Dharma is upheld through sanctified procedure: purity, right orientation, and proper transmission show that sacred power is not casual—it is disciplined and ethically bounded.

What is the narrative situation?

The narration describes the formal act by which Viśvāmitra confers mantra-knowledge enabling the use of astras.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Reverence for sacred order (niyama): Viśvāmitra models meticulous spiritual discipline; Rāma is the worthy recipient.