Shloka 6.120.28

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

Devanagari script

सीतालक्ष्मीर्भवान् विष्णुर्देवःकृष्णःप्रजापतिः ।।।।वधार्थंरावणस्येहप्रविष्टोमानुषींतनुम् ।

Transliteration

sītā lakṣmīr bhavān viṣṇur devaḥ kṛṣṇaḥ prajāpatiḥ | vadhārthaṃ rāvaṇasyeha praviṣṭo mānuṣīṃ tanum ||

Translation

Sītā is Lakṣmī, and You are Viṣṇu—indeed the divine Kṛṣṇa, Lord of all creatures. For the slaying of Rāvaṇa, You entered here in a human body.

Context

"Sita is goddess Lakshmi while you are Vishnu. You are Krishna. You are the Lord of created beings. In order to put an end to Ravana, you entered the mortal body on earth."

Characters & Entities

• Sītā
• Lakṣmī
• Rāma
• Viṣṇu
• Kṛṣṇa
• Prajāpati
• Rāvaṇa

FAQs

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

When adharma becomes oppressive, the highest protection of dharma may require deliberate intervention for the welfare of beings.

What is the narrative situation?

Brahmā explicitly identifies Rāma’s divine identity and the purpose of his human incarnation: Rāvaṇa’s destruction.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Compassionate responsibility—accepting limitation (human form) to accomplish protection of the world.