Shloka 1.74.13

परशुरामप्रादुर्भावः — The Appearance of Parasurama on the Return from Mithila

Devanagari script

उपस्थितं भयं घोरं दिव्यं पक्षिमुखाच्च्युतम्।।।।मृगा: प्रशमयन्त्येते सन्तापस्त्यज्यतामयम्।

Transliteration

rājño daśarathasyaitac chrutvā vākyaṃ mahānṛṣiḥ | uvāca madhurāṃ vāṇīṃ śrūyatām asya yat phalam ||

Translation

Having heard King Daśaratha’s words, the great sage spoke gently: “Let the outcome of this be heard.”

Context

The dreadful cries from the mouths of birds foretell an event of celestial nature likely to befall but the movements other of deer indicate restoration of peace. Therefore do not grieve.

Characters & Entities

• Daśaratha
• Vasiṣṭha

FAQs

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

Satya with śānti (truth spoken calmly): the sage prepares to disclose consequences without agitation, modeling truthful counsel delivered with restraint.

What is the narrative situation?

During the return journey, after Daśaratha reacts to unsettling signs, Vasiṣṭha responds and is about to interpret what will follow.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Vasiṣṭha’s composed guidance—authoritative yet gentle speech suited to a teacher of dharma.