Shloka 1.76.13

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

Devanagari script

काश्यपाय मया दत्ता यदा पूर्वं वसुन्धरा।विषये मे न वस्तव्यमिति मां काश्यपोऽब्रवीत्।।।।

Transliteration

kāśyapāya mayā dattā yadā pūrvaṃ vasundharā | viṣaye me na vastavyam iti māṃ kāśyapo ’bravīt ||

Translation

When formerly I gifted the earth to Kāśyapa, Kāśyapa told me: ‘You must not dwell within my domain.’

Context

"When I gave this entire earth to Kasyapa, he said to me, 'you shall not live in my country'.

Characters & Entities

• Paraśurāma
• Kāśyapa
• Earth (vasundharā)
• domain/territory (viṣaya)

FAQs

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

Satya and dharma in giving: a gift (dāna) entails honoring its consequences—Paraśurāma acknowledges Kāśyapa’s rightful authority over what was given.

What is the narrative situation?

Paraśurāma explains the earlier episode of donating the earth to Kāśyapa and the restriction placed upon him afterward.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Accountability and truthfulness: he openly states the binding condition that governs his conduct.