Valmiki Ramayana 1.75.1: Bala Kanda, Sarga 75, Shloka 1
जामदग्न्य
रामसंवादः · Parashurama Confronts Rama with the Vaishnava Bow
राम दाशरथे राम वीर्यं ते श्रूयतेऽद्भुतम् ।
धनुषो भेदनं चैव निखिलेन मया श्रुतम् ॥१॥
rāma dāśarathe rāma vīryaṃ te śrūyate ’dbhutam |
dhanuṣo bhedanaṃ caiva nikhilena mayā śrutam ||1||
हे राम, दशरथ के बेटा। तुम्हारी बहुत बड़ी बात सुनाई देती है। लोग तुम्हारे बारे में बहुत बोलते हैं। मैंने पूरा सुना है कि तुमने धनुष तोड़ दिया था।
"O Rama, Rama, son of Dasaratha! I have heard in full of your marvellous prowess and your feat in breaking the bow of Siva.
FAQs
Dharma is tied to accountability: celebrated deeds attract scrutiny, and power must be able to withstand lawful challenge and examination.
Paraśurāma confronts Rāma after hearing of the breaking of Śiva’s bow at Mithilā, initiating a test of strength and legitimacy.
Rāma’s recognised valour (vīrya) and reputation—his action is significant enough to draw the attention of a formidable ascetic-warrior.
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