Shloka 6.120.33

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

Devanagari script

इममार्षंस्तवंदिव्यमितिहासंपुरातनम् ।।।।येनराःकीर्तयिष्यन्तिनास्तितेषांपराभवः ।

Transliteration

imam āryaṃ stavaṃ divyam itihāsaṃ purātanam |

ye narāḥ kīrtayiṣyanti nāsti teṣāṃ parābhavaḥ ||6.120.33||

Translation

This noble and divine hymn—an ancient sacred narrative—whoever among people will recite and proclaim it, for them there will be no downfall.

Context

"O Mortal! This wonderful ancient history, whoever chants/sings will not experience difficulty, will attain fame and will never face insult."।। itayāraṣēvālamīkīyēśarīmadarāmāyaṇēādikāvayēyudadhakāṇaḍēviṅśatayutataraśatatamasasaragaḥ ।।This is the one hundred and twenty sarga of Yuddha Kanda of the first epic the holy Ramayana composed by sage Valmiki.

Characters & Entities

• stavam (hymn of praise)
• itihāsa (sacred history)

FAQs

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

Dharma is strengthened through remembrance and truthful proclamation of sacred history; recitation is portrayed as a moral-spiritual practice that guards one from disgrace and decline.

What is the narrative situation?

At the close of the gods’ praise, a benefit statement is given: those who recite this ancient hymn/narrative gain protection from defeat.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

The virtue emphasized is śraddhā expressed as kīrtana—steadfast faith shown through reverent speaking and remembering of the righteous narrative.