Valmiki Ramayana 1.77.5-6: Bala Kanda, Sarga 77, Shlokas 5-6
सप्तसप्ततितमः सर्गः · Ayodhya Return, Bridal Reception, and Bharata’s Departure
रामस्य वचनं श्रुत्वा राजा दशरथ स्सुतम् ।
बाहुभ्यां सम्परिष्वज्य मूर्ध्नि चाघ्राय राघवम् ॥५॥
गतो राम इति श्रुत्वा हृष्टः प्रमुदितो नृपः ।
पुनर्जातं तदा मेने पुत्रमात्मानमेव च ॥६॥
rāmasya vacanaṃ śrutvā rājā daśaratha ssutam |
bāhubhyāṃ sampariṣvajya mūrdhni cāghrāya rāghavam ||5||
gato rāma iti śrutvā hṛṣṭaḥ pramudito nṛpaḥ |
punarjātaṃ tadā mene putramātmānameva ca ||6||
जब राजा दशरथ ने सुना कि परशुराम चला गया, वो बहुत खुश हुआ। उसने राम को अपनी बाहों में जकड़ लिया। उसने राम के माथे को चूमा। राजा इतना खुश था कि उसने सोचा मैं और मेरा बेटा दोबारा जन्मे हैं।
On hearing the words 'Parasurama has departed' from Rama, king Dasaratha embraced him and kissed his forehead. The king, immensely happy, felt he and his son were reborn.
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The verse beautifully illustrates the Dharma of 'Pitr-Putra Sambandha' (father-son relationship). King Dasaratha's overwhelming relief and joy upon hearing of Parasurama's departure demonstrates the depth of paternal love and the natural instinct of a father to protect his child. The feeling of being 'reborn' signifies that a parent's life is intertwined with their child's safety.
Rama has just had a confrontation with Parasurama (the warrior-sage who had vowed to avenge his father Jamadagni's death by eliminating all Kshatriyas). After Rama successfully faced this challenge, Parasurama departed. Rama informs his father of this, and Dasaratha, who had been terrified for his son's safety, is overcome with relief and joy.
The virtue of paternal affection (vatsalya) and the emotional bond between father and son is emphasized. Dasaratha's immediate physical response - embracing and kissing Rama's forehead - shows that despite being a great king, his primary identity is that of a loving father. The verse also subtly highlights Rama's capability to handle even the most formidable challenges.
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