Shloka 1.75.5

जामदग्न्य-रामसंवादः — Parashurama Confronts Rama with the Vaishnava Bow

Devanagari script

तस्य तद्वचनं श्रुत्वा राजा दशरथस्तदा।विषण्णवदनो दीन: प्राञ्जलिर्वाक्यमब्रवीत्।।।।

Transliteration

tasya tad vacanaṃ śrutvā rājā daśarathas tadā | viṣaṇṇavadano dīnaḥ prāñjalir vākyam abravīt ||

Translation

Hearing those words, King Daśaratha—downcast and distressed—spoke with folded hands.

Context

When king Dasaratha heard these words, his face fell. He humbly pleaded with him his hands folded:

Characters & Entities

• Daśaratha
• Paraśurāma

FAQs

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

Humility before danger and reverence toward ascetic power: a righteous king responds with restraint and supplication rather than rash pride.

What is the narrative situation?

Daśaratha, alarmed by Paraśurāma’s challenge, prepares to plead for his sons’ safety.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Daśaratha’s protective compassion and humility.