Shloka 1.76.1

बालकाण्डे षट्सप्ततितमः सर्गः — Rāma Subdues Paraśurāma; the Vaiṣṇava Arrow Is Discharged

Devanagari script

श्रुत्वा तज्जामदग्न्यस्य वाक्यं दाशरथिस्तदा।गौरवाद्यंन्त्रितकथ: पितू राममथाब्रवीत्।।।।

Transliteration

śrutvā taj jāmadagnyasya vākyaṃ dāśarathis tadā | gauravād yantritakathaḥ pitū rāmaṃ athābravīt ||

Translation

Having heard the words of Jāmadagnya (Paraśurāma), Rāma, son of Daśaratha, restrained further speech out of reverence for his father and then addressed Paraśurāma.

Context

Hearing the words of the son of Jamadagni (Parasurama), Rama, the son of Dasaratha, avoiding further conversation out of respect for his father intercepted Parasurama saying:

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Daśaratha
• Jāmadagnya (Paraśurāma)
• Jamadagni

FAQs

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

Maryādā (right conduct): Rāma restrains his speech out of reverence for his father, showing that moral power includes self-control and respect for elders.

What is the narrative situation?

After Paraśurāma speaks, Rāma—mindful of Daśaratha’s presence—checks further argument and proceeds to address Paraśurāma directly.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Vinaya (humility) and saṃyama (restraint), expressed as respectful, disciplined speech even in a tense confrontation.