Shloka 6.122.2

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

Devanagari script

पुष्कराक्ष महाबाहो महावक्ष परन्तप ।दिष्ट्याकृतमिदंकर्मत्वयाधर्मभृतांवर ।।।।

Transliteration

puṣkarākṣa mahābāho mahāvakṣa parantapa |

diṣṭyā kṛtam idaṃ karma tvayā dharmabhṛtāṃ vara ||

Translation

O lotus-eyed one—mighty-armed, broad-chested, subduer of foes—by good fortune this deed has been accomplished by you, best among uphold­ers of dharma.

Context

"O Lotus-eyed, mighty armed, broad-chested, a subduer of enemies, by good luck you have performed this action."

Characters & Entities

• Rāma

FAQs

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

Upholding dharma through decisive, rightful action; the verse frames success as meaningful when aligned with righteousness.

What is the narrative situation?

Daśaratha praises Rāma’s completed undertaking in the aftermath of the war events, affirming his dharmic stature.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s strength disciplined by dharma—power used to protect order rather than for personal gain.