Shloka 1.76.4

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

Devanagari script

इत्युक्त्वा राघव: क्रुद्धो भार्गवस्य शरासनम्।शरं च प्रतिजग्राह हस्ताल्लघुपराक्रम:।।।।

Transliteration

tato vitimirāḥ sarvā diśaś copadiśas tathā | surāḥ sarṣigaṇā rāmaṁ praśaśaṁsur udāyudham ||

Translation

Thereafter, all the quarters and the intermediate directions became clear of darkness; gods along with hosts of sages praised Rama, the wielder of the mighty weapon.

Context

Having spoken thus, the enraged Rama, gifted with quick vigour, seized the bow and arrow from Parasurama's hands.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• surāḥ (gods)
• ṛṣi-gaṇāḥ (sages)
• directions/quarters (diśaḥ, upadiśaḥ)

FAQs

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

When dharma is restored, the world is symbolically ‘cleared of darkness’; righteous action brings clarity, safety, and cosmic approval.

What is the narrative situation?

With Paraśurāma subdued and the threat ended, cosmic signs appear and divine beings praise Rāma.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Dharma-protecting power—strength used in alignment with moral order earns the endorsement of sages and gods.