Shloka 1.74.24

परशुरामप्रादुर्भावः — The Appearance of Parasurama on the Return from Mithila

Devanagari script

एवमुक्त्वाऽर्घ्यमादाय भार्गवं भीमदर्शनम्।ऋषयो राम रामेति वचो मधुरमब्रुवन्।।।।

Transliteration

hiraṇyasya suvarṇasya muktānāṃ vidrumasya ca |

dadau paramasaṃhṛṣṭaḥ kanyādhanaṃ anuttamam ||

Translation

Overjoyed, he gave unsurpassed bridal wealth as well—gold, fine gold ornaments, pearls, and coral.

Context

The saints having thus talked amongst themselves, offered arghya to the son of Bhargava, of dreadful appearance and addressed him in soothing words: "O Rama! O Rama!".

Characters & Entities

• Janaka

FAQs

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

The verse presents wealth as an instrument of auspicious duty—given with joy in a sanctioned rite to support family continuity and social order.

What is the narrative situation?

Janaka completes the bridal gifts with precious items suitable to royal weddings.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Joyful generosity aligned with dharma (giving without resentment).