Shloka 1.75.18

जामदग्न्य-रामसंवादः — Parashurama Confronts Rama with the Vaishnava Bow

Devanagari script

देवैस्तदा समागम्य सर्षिसघै स्सचारणै:।याचितौ प्रशमं तत्र जग्मतुस्तौ सुरोत्तमौ।।।।

Transliteration

devaistadā samāgamya sarṣisaṃghaiḥ sacāraṇaiḥ |

yācitau praśamaṃ tatra jagmatus tau surottamau ||

Translation

Then the gods—together with hosts of sages and the Cāraṇas—assembled there and pleaded with those two foremost deities; and the two accepted peace.

Context

Then hosts of sages, charanas and the gods assembled there and beseeched both of them, the pre-eminent among the gods to keep peace.

Characters & Entities

• Devas
• Ṛṣis (sages)
• Cāraṇas
• Two foremost deities (Śiva and Viṣṇu, by context)

FAQs

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

Dharma favors reconciliation: when conflict threatens the world, the wise community (gods and sages) intervenes to restore peace.

What is the narrative situation?

After the divine clash intensifies, celestial beings assemble and request both divine powers to desist, resulting in pacification.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Peacemaking and humility: even supreme beings heed rightful counsel and accept restraint.