Shloka 1.27.24

अस्त्रप्रदानम् — Bestowal of Divine Astras to Rama

Devanagari script

ऊचुश्च मुदितास्सर्वे रामं प्राञ्जलयस्तदा।इमे स्म परमोदाराः किङ्करास्तव राघव।।।।

Transliteration

ūcuś ca muditāḥ sarve rāmaṃ prāñjalayas tadā |

ime sma paramodārāḥ kiṅkarās tava rāghava ||

Translation

Then all of them, rejoicing with folded hands, spoke to Rāma: “We, the most exalted, are here as your servants, O Rāghava.”

Context

The munificient presiding deities of the weapons with folded palms addressed these words to Rama saying, "Here we are, at you disposal !".

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Rāghava
• astra-devatās (presiding powers of the weapons)

FAQs

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

Authority is legitimate when rooted in dharma: even mighty forces submit to a righteous bearer, indicating that moral stature governs power.

What is the narrative situation?

The manifested astras (as personified powers) formally acknowledge Rāma and declare their readiness to serve him.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s innate righteousness and sovereignty-by-dharma, before any kingship—power aligns itself to him.