Shloka 6.122.18

दशरथदर्शनम् — Dasharatha’s Epiphany and Benedictions (Sarga 122)

Devanagari script

इदानीं च विजानामियथासौम्य सुरेश्वरैः ।वधार्थंरावणस्येहविहितंपुरुषोत्तम ।।।।

Transliteration

idānīṃ ca vijānāmi yathā saumya sureśvaraiḥ | vadhārthaṃ rāvaṇasyeha vihitaṃ puruṣottama ||

Translation

Only now do I understand, gentle one: you were ordained here by the lords of the gods for the purpose of slaying Rāvaṇa—O best among men.

Context

"O gentle son! I did not know that the ruler of gods had sent you for the destruction of Ravana, O excellent one."

Characters & Entities

• Daśaratha
• Rāma
• Rāvaṇa
• Sureśvara (lords of the gods)

FAQs

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

Dharma is framed as protection of cosmic and social order: the destruction of Rāvaṇa is presented as an ordained act to restore righteousness.

What is the narrative situation?

Daśaratha, after witnessing outcomes, recognizes Rāma’s role as divinely appointed for Rāvaṇa’s destruction.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s role as puruṣottama—ideal human excellence expressed through dutiful action aligned with truth and divine order.