Shloka 6.95.32

युद्धकाण्डे पञ्चनवतितमः सर्गः (Sarga 95: Lamentation in Laṅkā and the Causal Chain of Enmity)

Devanagari script

देवतानांहितार्थायमहात्मावैपितामहः ।।।।उवाचदेवताःसर्वाइदंतुष्टोमहद्वचः ।

Transliteration

devatānāṃ hitārthāya mahātmā vai pitāmahaḥ | uvāca devatāḥ sarvā idaṃ tuṣṭo mahadvacaḥ || 6.95.32 ||

Translation

For the welfare of the gods, the great-souled Pitāmaha Brahmā, well pleased, addressed all the deities with these weighty words.

Context

"Gratified by the worship of Devatas, wishing them good, Brahma spoke these words."

Characters & Entities

• Pitāmaha (Brahmā)
• Devatās (Devas)

FAQs

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

True authority serves welfare (hita): Brahmā responds to sincere worship with guidance aimed at restoring balance and protecting dharma.

What is the narrative situation?

After being worshipped by the Devas, Brahmā becomes pleased and begins to instruct them with an important pronouncement.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Prasāda (gracious favor) joined with responsibility—Brahmā’s benevolence is oriented toward the common good.