Shloka 1.74.23

परशुरामप्रादुर्भावः — The Appearance of Parasurama on the Return from Mithila

Devanagari script

कच्चित्पितृवधामर्षी क्षत्रं नोत्सादयिष्यति।।1.74.22।।पूर्वं क्षत्रवधं कृत्वा गतमन्युर्गतज्वर:।क्षत्रस्योत्सादनं भूयो न खल्वस्य चिकीर्षितम्।।1.74.23।।

Transliteration

hastyaśvarathapādātaṃ divyarūpaṃ svalaṅkṛtam |

dadau kanyāpitā tāsāṃ dāsīdāsam anuttamam ||

Translation

The father of the brides also gave excellently adorned attendants and retainers—along with elephants, horses, chariots, and infantry—splendid in appearance and of the finest quality.

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 includes ensuring security and stable household support for newly married couples; gifts are framed as responsible provision, not mere display.

What is the narrative situation?

The bridal gifts include military and household resources, reflecting the royal scale of the marriage alliance.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Janaka’s foresight and dutiful care for his daughters’ future households.