Shloka 1.75.16

जामदग्न्य-रामसंवादः — Parashurama Confronts Rama with the Vaishnava Bow

Devanagari script

विरोधे च महद्युद्धमभवद्रोमहर्षणम् ।शितिकण्ठस्य विष्णोश्च परस्परजिगीषुणो:।।।।

Transliteration

virodhe ca mahad yuddham abhavad romaharṣaṇam | śitikaṇṭhasya viṣṇoś ca paraspara-jigīṣuṇoḥ || 1.75.16 ||

Translation

And from that rivalry there arose a great battle—hair-raising—between Śitikaṇṭha (Śiva) and Viṣṇu, each intent on victory over the other.

Context

In that thrilling fight between Siva and Visnu, each desirous of victory over the other, a ferocious battle took place causing one's hair to stand on end.

Characters & Entities

• Śiva (Śitikaṇṭha)
• Viṣṇu
• Great battle (mahad yuddham)

FAQs

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

The verse cautions that even mighty beings can be drawn into rivalry; dharma ultimately requires that strength be subordinated to cosmic balance and truthful purpose, not mere triumph.

What is the narrative situation?

Paraśurāma describes the climactic consequence of Brahmā’s instigation: a formidable contest between Śiva and Viṣṇu.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Determination and martial resolve (jigīṣā), presented as awe-inspiring—yet implicitly in need of higher regulation by dharma.