Shloka 1.27.26

अस्त्रप्रदानम् — Bestowal of Divine Astras to Rama

Devanagari script

ततः प्रीतमना रामो विश्वामित्रं महामुनिम्।अभिवाद्य महातेजा गमनायोपचक्रमे।।।।

Transliteration

tataḥ prītamanā rāmo viśvāmitraṃ mahāmunim |

abhivādya mahātejā gamanāyopacakrame ||

Translation

Then Rāma, his heart filled with joy, saluted the great sage Viśvāmitra; and the radiant hero made ready to depart.

Context

Thereafter, the cheerful Rama, bowed to the mighty ascetic Viswamitra and commenced his journey.ityārṣē śrīmadrāmāyaṇē vālmīkīya ādikāvyē bālakāṇḍē saptaviṅśassargaḥ৷৷Thus ends the twentyseventh sarga of Balakanda of the holy Ramayana the first epic composed by sage Valmiki.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Viśvāmitra

FAQs

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

Dharma is gratitude and reverence toward the guru: power received is sealed by respectful conduct, acknowledging the source and the responsibility it entails.

What is the narrative situation?

After receiving the astras and their mantras, Rāma bows to Viśvāmitra and sets out to continue the mission.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Humility and disciplined readiness for duty—Rāma honors his teacher and proceeds without arrogance.