Shloka 6.120.12

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

Devanagari script

इतिब्रुवाणंकाकुत्स्थंब्रह्माब्रह्मविदांवरः ।।।।अब्रवीच्छ्रुणुमेवाक्यंसत्यंसत्यपराक्रम ।

Transliteration

iti bruvāṇaṃ kākutsthaṃ brahmā brahmavidāṃ varaḥ | abravīc chṛṇu me vākyaṃ satyaṃ satyaparākrama ||6.120.12||

Translation

To Kākutstha who spoke thus, Brahmā—foremost among the knowers of Brahman—replied: “Hear my words, O one of truthful valor; they are true.”

Context

To Kakuthsa who spoke that way, creator Brahma replied, "O Lord of truthful prowess, listen to my true submission."

Characters & Entities

• Brahmā
• Rāma (Kākutstha)
• Brahman (brahma)

FAQs

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

Satya is presented as the foundation of authoritative instruction: divine guidance is framed explicitly as truthful and reliable.

What is the narrative situation?

Brahmā responds to Rāma’s inquiry and prefaces a revelation by emphasizing truth.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Truthfulness and steadfast integrity (satya) as the basis of strength (parākrama).