Shloka 6.120.10

रामस्तवः — ब्रह्मणा रामस्य नारायणत्वप्रकाशनम् (Rama-Stava: Brahma Reveals Rama’s Nārāyaṇa Identity)

Devanagari script

इत्युक्तोलोकपालैस्तैस्स्वामीलोकस्यराघवः ।।।।अब्रवीत्त्रिदशश्रेष्ठान्रामधर्मभृतांवरः ।

Transliteration

ity ukto lokapālaiḥ tais svāmī lokasya rāghavaḥ | abravīt tridaśaśreṣṭhān rāmo dharmabhṛtāṃ varaḥ ||6.120.10||

Translation

Thus addressed by those Lokapālas, Rāghava—lord of the world, Rāma, foremost among upholders of dharma—spoke to the best of the gods.

Context

Rama the upholder of dharma and foremost and supreme god spoke after the ruler of the world had spoken to him.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Rāghava
• Lokapālas
• Tridaśas (gods)

FAQs

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

A dharmic leader responds with humility and clarity even when honored by divine authorities, maintaining duty over pride.

What is the narrative situation?

After the Lokapālas speak, Rāma begins his reply to the assembled gods.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Dharma-bearing leadership (dharma-bhṛt) and measured speech in a sacred assembly.