Shloka 6.122.9

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

Devanagari script

महदेववच्श्रुत्वाराघवःसहलक्ष्मणः ।लक्ष्मणेनसहभ्रात्राददर्शपितरंप्रभुः ।।।।

Transliteration

mahādevavacaḥ śrutvā rāghavaḥ saha lakṣmaṇaḥ |

lakṣmaṇena saha bhrātrā dadarśa pitaraṃ prabhuḥ ||

Translation

Hearing Mahādeva’s words, Rāghava, the Lord, together with Lakṣmaṇa, beheld his father.

Context

Raghava along with Lakshmana offered salutations to his father seated on top of the aerial chariot after listening to Lord MahaDeva.

Characters & Entities

• Mahādeva
• Rāma (Rāghava)
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Daśaratha

FAQs

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

It models attentive obedience to righteous instruction: hearing a divine-elder’s counsel leads immediately to proper action and reverent acknowledgment.

What is the narrative situation?

After Mahādeva speaks, Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa turn their attention and behold Daśaratha’s presence.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Humility and readiness to act according to dharma (śravaṇa → anuṣṭhāna: listening followed by conduct).