Shloka 6.120.5

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

Devanagari script

ततःसहस्ताभरणान्प्रगृह्यविपुलान्भुजान् ।अब्रुवंस्त्रिदशश्रेष्ठाराघवंप्राञ्जलिंस्थितम् ।।।।

Transliteration

tataḥ sahastābharaṇān pragṛhya vipulān bhujān |

abruvaṃs tridaśa-śreṣṭhā rāghavaṃ prāñjaliṃ sthitam ||6.120.5||

Translation

Then the foremost among the gods, lifting their mighty arms adorned with ornaments, spoke to Rāghava as he stood with joined palms in reverence.

Context

Then foremost of gods adorned with ornaments in hands lifted up their long shoulders and greeted Raghava with joined palms and spoke as follows.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma (Rāghava)
• tridaśa-śreṣṭhāḥ (foremost gods)

FAQs

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

Maryādā and humility are central: even amid victory, proper reverence and disciplined conduct frame the exchange between human-divine spheres.

What is the narrative situation?

The gods prepare to address Rāma; Rāma stands respectfully with folded hands while they begin speaking.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s humility and self-restraint (vinaya), shown by standing prāñjali before the divine assembly.