Shloka 1.74.25

परशुरामप्रादुर्भावः — The Appearance of Parasurama on the Return from Mithila

Devanagari script

प्रतिगृह्य तु तां पूजामृषिदत्तां प्रतापवान्।रामं दाशरथिं रामो जामदग्न्योऽभ्यभाषत।।।।

Transliteration

dattvā bahu dhanaṃ rājā samanujñāpya pārthivam |

praviveśa svanilayaṃ mithilāṃ mithileśvaraḥ ||

Translation

After giving abundant wealth and taking the king’s leave with due consent, the lord of Mithilā entered his own residence in Mithilā.

Context

Valiant Parasurama, son of Jamadagni, having accepted the homage offered by the saints addressed Rama, son of Dasaratha and said:ইত্যার্ষে শ্রীমদ্রামাযণে বাল্মীকীয আদিকাব্যে বালকাণ্ডে চতুস্সপ্ততিতমস্সর্গ:৷৷Thus ends the seventyfourth sarga of Balakanda of the holy Ramayana the first epiccomposed by sage Valmiki.

Characters & Entities

• Janaka
• Daśaratha
• Mithilā

FAQs

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

Maryādā as dharma: even powerful kings act with courtesy—seeking consent and concluding events in an orderly, respectful way.

What is the narrative situation?

Janaka formally concludes his hosting duties and returns home after Daśaratha’s departure preparations.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Respectful conduct and adherence to protocol.