Shloka 6.120.7

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

Devanagari script

ऋतधामावसुःपूर्वंवसूनां च प्रजापतिः ।।।।त्रयाणामपिलोकानामादिकर्तास्वयंप्रभुः ।

Transliteration

ṛtadhāmā vasuḥ pūrvaṃ vasūnāṃ ca prajāpatiḥ |

trayāṇām api lokānām ādikartā svayaṃprabhuḥ ||6.120.7||

Translation

Formerly you are known as Ṛtadhāmā among the Vasus, and as their Prajāpati; indeed, you are the prime originator of the three worlds—the self-luminous Lord.

Context

" Among the Vasus, you are the Rtadhama and the creator of the three worlds and the first creator and self-constituted ruler."

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Ṛtadhāmā
• Vasus
• Prajāpati
• three worlds (trailokya)

FAQs

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

Dharma is grounded in ṛta—cosmic order and truth—presenting Rāma as the sustaining principle behind righteous order in all worlds.

What is the narrative situation?

The gods identify Rāma with ancient cosmic titles to reveal that his human actions operate within a divine, world-ordering role.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Steadfastness in truth and order (ṛta/satya), portrayed as inherent to Rāma’s nature.