Shloka 1.74.22

परशुरामप्रादुर्भावः — The Appearance of Parasurama on the Return from Mithila

Devanagari script

कच्चित्पितृवधामर्षी क्षत्रं नोत्सादयिष्यति।।।।पूर्वं क्षत्रवधं कृत्वा गतमन्युर्गतज्वर:।क्षत्रस्योत्सादनं भूयो न खल्वस्य चिकीर्षितम्।।।।

Transliteration

gavāṃ śatasahasrāṇi bahūni mithileśvaraḥ |

kambalānāṃ ca mukhyānāṃ kṣaumakoṭyambarāṇi ca ||

Translation

The lord of Mithilā bestowed many hundreds of thousands of cows, along with choice woollen blankets and vast quantities of linen and silk garments.

Context

Enraged at the slaughter of his father (by Kartaveeryarjuna), is he intent upon exterminating the kshatriya race? Having slaughtered the kshatriyas, in the past he was freed from anger and grief. Is he again desirous of annihilating the kshatriyas?

Characters & Entities

• Janaka
• Mithilā

FAQs

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

Dharma here is expressed as dāna in a lawful rite: wealth is used to support a righteous social transition (marriage) rather than hoarded.

What is the narrative situation?

Janaka enumerates/dispenses the bridal gifts as part of the concluding marriage proceedings.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Janaka’s magnanimity and commitment to ritual correctness in gifting.