Shloka 1.76.11

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

Devanagari script

जडीकृते तदाऽलोके रामे वरधनुर्धरे।निर्वीर्यो जामदग्न्योऽसौ रामो राममुदैक्षत।।।।।

Transliteration

jaḍīkṛte tadā loke rāme varadhanurdhare | nirvīryo jāmadagnyo ’sau rāmo rāmam udaikṣata ||

Translation

When the world fell still as Rāma bore that excellent bow, Jāmadagnya (Paraśurāma), his prowess spent, looked upon Rāma.

Context

Then when Rama stretched the great bow, the world became motionless. The son of Jamadagni, Parasurama, bereft of prowess gazed at him with astonishment.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Jāmadagnya (Paraśurāma)
• the excellent bow (divine bow context)

FAQs

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

True dharma subdues arrogance: power aligned with righteousness stills conflict and forces recognition of higher order.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma’s handling of the supreme bow creates a moment of stunned stillness; Paraśurāma realizes his advantage has vanished and looks at Rāma.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s composed strength (tejas with restraint), which overcomes without needless escalation.