Shloka 1.75.15

जामदग्न्य-रामसंवादः — Parashurama Confronts Rama with the Vaishnava Bow

Devanagari script

अभिप्रायं तु विज्ञाय देवतानां पितामह:।विरोधं जनयामास तयो स्सत्यवतां वर:।।।।

Transliteration

abhiprāyaṃ tu vijñāya devatānāṃ pitāmahaḥ | virodhaṃ janayāmāsa tayoḥ satyavatāṃ varaḥ || 1.75.15 ||

Translation

Understanding the gods’ intention, the Grandsire—foremost among the truthful—brought about a rivalry between the two.

Context

Foremost among the truthful, Grandsire Brahma come to know the intention of thegods and triggered a conflict between the gods.

Characters & Entities

• Brahmā (Pitāmaha)
• Devas
• Śiva
• Viṣṇu

FAQs

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

It presents a complex dharmic idea: conflict may be deliberately initiated as a means of clarification and restoration of order, but it must serve truth (satya) rather than ego.

What is the narrative situation?

Paraśurāma recounts Brahmā’s response—creating opposition between Śiva and Viṣṇu to resolve the gods’ question about relative power.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Brahmā’s role as adjudicator aligned with satya—he acts to manifest a decisive demonstration rather than leaving the matter to speculation.