Shloka 6.120.11

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

Devanagari script

आत्मानंमानुषंमन्येरामंदशरथात्मजम् ।।।।सोऽहंयस्ययतश्चाहंभगववंस्तद्भ्रवीतुमे ।

Transliteration

ātmānaṃ mānuṣaṃ manye rāmaṃ daśarathātmajam | so'haṃ yasya yataś cāhaṃ bhagavaṃs tad bravītu me ||6.120.11||

Translation

I regard myself as human—Rāma, the son of Daśaratha. Therefore, O Blessed One, tell me truly: whose am I, and from where have I come?

Context

"I am Dasharatha's son, a human and thinking to be Rama. Tell me O divine creator, from where and whence I am here."

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Daśaratha
• Brahmā

FAQs

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

Humility and truth-seeking: even the ideal king seeks clarity about identity and purpose, prioritizing satya (truth) over self-assertion.

What is the narrative situation?

In the divine aftermath scene, Rāma questions Brahmā about his true origin and nature.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Amanitva (humility) and sincere inquiry (jijñāsā) grounded in truth.