Shloka 1.74.10

परशुरामप्रादुर्भावः — The Appearance of Parasurama on the Return from Mithila

Devanagari script

भौमाश्चैव मृगा स्सर्वे गच्छन्ति स्म प्रदक्षिणम्।।।।तान् दृष्ट्वा राजशार्दूलो वसिष्ठं पर्यपृच्छत।

Transliteration

bhaumāś caiva mṛgāḥ sarve gacchanti sma pradakṣiṇam | tān dṛṣṭvā rājaśārdūlo vasiṣṭhaṃ paryapṛcchat ||

Translation

All the land-dwelling animals were moving to the right; seeing this, the tiger among kings questioned Vasiṣṭha.

Context

Seeing the beasts on the way rushing to the right the tiger among men, enquired of Vasishta:

Characters & Entities

• Daśaratha (rājaśārdūla)
• Vasiṣṭha
• animals/beasts (mṛgāḥ)
• omen: pradakṣiṇa movement

FAQs

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

A ruler consults wise counsel when uncertain: seeking guidance from a guru-like authority is a dharmic response to ambiguity.

What is the narrative situation?

During travel, Daśaratha notices animals moving to the auspicious right and asks Vasiṣṭha to interpret the sign.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Prudence and humility: despite being a king, Daśaratha asks rather than presumes.