Shloka 1.75.6

जामदग्न्य-रामसंवादः — Parashurama Confronts Rama with the Vaishnava Bow

Devanagari script

क्षत्ररोषात्प्रशान्तस्त्वं ब्राह्मणश्च महायशा:।बालानां मम पुत्राणामभयं दातुमर्हसि।।।।

Transliteration

kṣatraroṣāt praśāntas tvaṃ brāhmaṇaś ca mahāyaśāḥ | bālānāṃ mama putrāṇām abhayaṃ dātum arhasi ||

Translation

You are a renowned brāhmaṇa, and your wrath against kṣatriyas has been calmed; therefore you ought to grant fearlessness—assurance of safety—to my young sons.

Context

"You are a brahmana, highly renowned and withdrawn from anger against kshatriyas. It behoves of you to give assurance of security to my sons who are young.

Characters & Entities

• Daśaratha
• Paraśurāma
• Kṣatriyas
• Brāhmaṇa

FAQs

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

Abhaya-dāna (granting safety) is a dharmic ideal: the strong and spiritually eminent should protect, not terrorize—especially the young and vulnerable.

What is the narrative situation?

Daśaratha appeals to Paraśurāma’s brahminical restraint, asking him not to harm his sons.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Daśaratha’s paternal duty and Paraśurāma’s expected self-restraint as a brāhmaṇa.