Shloka 1.75.7

जामदग्न्य-रामसंवादः — Parashurama Confronts Rama with the Vaishnava Bow

Devanagari script

भार्गवाणां कुले जात: स्वाध्यायव्रतशालिनाम्।सहास्राक्षे प्रतिज्ञाय शस्त्रं निक्षिप्तवानसि।।।।

Transliteration

bhārgavāṇāṃ kule jātaḥ svādhyāyavrataśālinām | sahasrākṣe pratijñāya śastraṃ nikṣiptavān asi ||

Translation

Born in the Bhārgava line, steadfast in Vedic study and sacred vows, you vowed before Sahasrākṣa (Indra) and laid down your weapons.

Context

Born in the family of (saint) Bhrigu versed in the study of the Vedas and observance of vows. You have promised in the name of the thousand-eyed Indra to renounce the arms.

Characters & Entities

• Paraśurāma
• Bhārgava (Bhṛgu lineage)
• Indra (Sahasrākṣa)
• Weapons (śastra)

FAQs

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

Satya as fidelity to vows (pratijñā): dharma requires consistency between one’s promise and one’s conduct.

What is the narrative situation?

Daśaratha reminds Paraśurāma of his lineage, ascetic discipline, and prior vow of renouncing weaponry.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Integrity (truthfulness to one’s word) as the foundation of spiritual authority.