Shloka 1.76.15

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

Devanagari script

तदिमां त्वं गतिं वीर हन्तुं नार्हसि राघव।मनोजवं गमिष्यामि महेन्द्रं पर्वतोत्तमम्।।।।

Transliteration

tad imāṃ tvaṃ gatiṃ vīra hantuṃ nārhasi rāghava | manojavaṃ gamiṣyāmi mahendraṃ parvatottamam ||

Translation

Therefore, O heroic Rāghava, you should not destroy this power of movement in me; I shall depart with mind-like speed to Mahendra, best of mountains.

Context

For this, you should not destroy my mobility, O valiant son of the Raghus!. I shall go to Mahendra, the best of mountains, with the speed of mind.

Characters & Entities

• Paraśurāma
• Rāma (Rāghava)
• Mahendra mountain

FAQs

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

Dharma as proportionality: even when victorious, one should not inflict unnecessary deprivation; restraint is part of righteous power.

What is the narrative situation?

Paraśurāma, subdued, requests that Rāma not strip him of mobility and announces his departure to Mahendra.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s expected dayā (compassion) and maryādā (measured conduct) in dealing with a defeated opponent.