Shloka 1.74.6

परशुरामप्रादुर्भावः — The Appearance of Parasurama on the Return from Mithila

Devanagari script

हिरण्यस्य सुवर्णस्य मुक्तानां विद्रुमस्य च।।।।ददौ परमसंहृष्ट: कन्याधनमनुत्तमम्।

Transliteration

pratigṛhya tu tāṃ pūjām ṛṣidattāṃ pratāpavān |

rāmaṃ dāśarathiṃ rāmo jāmadagnyo 'bhyabhāṣata ||

Translation

The mighty Rāma Jāmadagnya, having accepted the honor bestowed by the sages, addressed Rāma Dāśarathi, the son of Daśaratha.

Context

Immensely delighted, he gave his excellent daughters gold, pearls and corals.

Characters & Entities

• Paraśurāma (Rāma Jāmadagnya)
• Rāma (Dāśarathi)
• Daśaratha
• Jamadagni
• Ṛṣis

FAQs

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

Dharma includes honoring rightful ritual reception (accepting pūjā) and then engaging directly with the relevant party—moving from public decorum to accountable speech.

What is the narrative situation?

After being welcomed by the sages, Paraśurāma turns from them to address the younger Rāma, setting up the ensuing confrontation/dialogue.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Paraśurāma’s assertive clarity (tejas) within formal etiquette—he accepts honor, then states his purpose.