Shloka 1.76.8

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

Devanagari script

न ह्ययं वैष्णवो दिव्य श्शर: परपुरञ्जय:।मोघ: पतति वीर्येण बलदर्पविनाशनः।।।।

Transliteration

na hy ayaṃ vaiṣṇavo divyaḥ śaraḥ para-puraṃ-jayaḥ |

moghaḥ patati vīryeṇa bala-darpa-vināśanaḥ ||

Translation

For this celestial Vaiṣṇava arrow—conqueror of enemy strongholds, destroyer of strength and arrogance by its might—never falls in vain.

Context

On conquering the hostile cities and destroying the pride and strength of the enemyby its prowess, this celestial arrow of Visnu shall not go in vain".

Characters & Entities

• Rāma (Dāśarathi)
• Paraśurāma
• Vaiṣṇava śara (arrow of Viṣṇu)

FAQs

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

Dharma is the inevitability of moral consequence: divine power symbolizes truth that cannot be made ‘empty’; arrogance and misuse of strength must be corrected.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma explains why the divine Vaiṣṇava missile cannot be rendered ineffective and must achieve a purposeful outcome.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Satya-niṣṭhā (steadfastness to truth and principle) in action—Rāma acts consistently with the nature of the divine weapon and with righteousness.