Shloka 1.76.18

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

Devanagari script

एते सुरगणास्सर्वे निरीक्षन्ते समागता:।त्वामप्रतिमकर्माणमप्रतिद्वन्द्वमाहवे।।।।

Transliteration

ete suragaṇāḥ sarve nirīkṣante samāgatāḥ | tvām apratimakarmāṇam apratidvandvam āhave ||

Translation

All these hosts of gods, gathered here, are watching you—whose deeds are without equal, and who are without a rival in battle.

Context

All your deeds are incomparable. You are unassailable in combat. All these hosts of gods have assembled here and are looking at you.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• hosts of gods (suragaṇāḥ)

FAQs

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

Dharma is accountable before the world: righteous excellence is ‘seen’ and affirmed, implying that virtue stands up to public and cosmic scrutiny.

What is the narrative situation?

Paraśurāma points out that the assembled gods are witnessing Rāma’s unmatched stature and deeds in this decisive moment.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Śaurya guided by dharma: invincibility is framed not as mere force, but as rightful excellence recognized by higher beings.