Shloka 1.76.19

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

Devanagari script

न चेयं मम काकुत्स्थ व्रीडा भवितुमर्हति।त्वया त्रैलोक्यनाथेन यदहं विमुखीकृत:।।।।

Transliteration

śrutavān asmi yat karma kṛtavān asi bhārgava | anuruṅdhyāmahe brahman pitur ānṛṇyam āsthitam ||

Translation

O Bhārgava, I have heard of the deeds you have performed. O Brahman, we acknowledge and commend that you have undertaken the duty of repaying your father’s debt.

Context

I have been defeated by you, O Descendant of Kakustha! lord of the three worlds. Therefore, it is not right for me to feel ashamed.

Characters & Entities

• Bhārgava (Paraśurāma)
• Bhṛgu
• father (Jamadagni—implied by Jāmadagnya/Paraśurāma context)

FAQs

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

The verse foregrounds pitṛ-dharma: acknowledging one’s obligation to one’s father (pitṛ-ṛṇa) and acting to become ānṛṇa—free from that debt—through dutiful conduct.

What is the narrative situation?

After the Śiva-bow episode and Rāma’s marriage, Paraśurāma arrives and is addressed respectfully; his past acts are recognized as motivated by filial duty.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Respect for dharmic duty and social decorum—praising rightful intention even in a formidable, potentially hostile figure.