Shloka 6.127.18

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

Devanagari script

तस्यतच्छिरसावाक्यंप्रतिगृह्यनृपात्मजः ।बाढमित्येवसम्हृष्टःश्रीमान्वरमयाचत ।।6.127.18।।

Transliteration

tasya tacchirasā vākyaṃ pratigṛhya nṛpātmajaḥ |

bāḍham ity eva saṃhṛṣṭaḥ śrīmān varam ayācata ||6.127.18||

Translation

The prince, receiving his words with bowed head, joyfully replied, “So be it,” and the illustrious one requested the boon.

Context

Glorious son of emperor obeying the words of Bharadwaja bending his head in reverence requested for that boon.

Characters & Entities

• Bharadvāja
• Rāma (nṛpātmaja, śrīmān)

FAQs

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

Dharma is respectful conduct: even a victorious hero approaches a sage with humility, accepting guidance and blessings as part of righteous life.

What is the narrative situation?

After Bharadvāja offers a boon, Rāma acknowledges the sage’s words with deference and asks for the boon.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s humility and reverence toward spiritual authority (bowing his head while accepting the sage’s words).