Shloka 6.127.17

भरद्वाजाश्रम-समागमः / Meeting Bharadvaja at the Hermitage (Homeward Blessings)

Devanagari script

अहमप्यद्यतेदद्मिवरंशस्त्रभृतांवर ।अर्घ्यंप्रतिगृहाणेदमयोध्यांश्वोगमिष्यसि ।।6.127.17।।

Transliteration

aham apy adya te dadmi varaṃ śastrabhṛtāṃ vara |

arghyaṃ pratigṛhāṇedam ayodhyāṃ śvo gamiṣyasi ||6.127.17||

Translation

I too, today, shall grant you a boon, O best among weapon-bearers. Accept this arghya, the honor-water; tomorrow you will go to Ayodhyā.

Context

"Jewel among the wielders of weapons! Now you take this water, and I shall bestow a boon to you. After taking my blessings you proceed to Ayodhya."

Characters & Entities

• Bharadvāja
• Rāma
• Arghya
• Ayodhyā

FAQs

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

Dharma appears as honoring the righteous through proper hospitality and blessings: the sage’s arghya and boon affirm that virtue should be received with reverence and supported by the community of sages.

What is the narrative situation?

Bharadvāja formally welcomes Rāma, offers arghya, and announces a boon, indicating that Rāma’s return to Ayodhyā is imminent.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Bharadvāja’s generosity and adherence to dharmic hospitality; Rāma’s worthiness as ‘best among weapon-bearers’ who uses strength for righteousness.