Shloka 24
सत्कर्ता कुरुवृद्धानां पितृभक्तो महाव्रत: । जामदग्न्येन रामेण य: पुरा न पराजित:
satkartā kuruvṛddhānāṁ pitṛbhakto mahāvrataḥ | jāmadagnyena rāmeṇa yaḥ purā na parājitaḥ ||
Disse Vaiśampāyana: “Ele honrava devidamente os anciãos da linhagem dos Kuru, era firme na devoção aos antepassados e constante em grandes votos. Em tempos antigos, não foi vencido nem mesmo por Rāma Jāmadagnya (Paraśurāma).”
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse praises an ideal of dharma grounded in reverence: honoring elders, maintaining devotion to one’s ancestors, and living by firm vows. Ethical stature is shown not only through strength but through disciplined conduct and respectful relationships.
Vaiśampāyana is describing a distinguished figure by listing virtues and past renown. As part of the praise, he notes that this person was once undefeated even by Paraśurāma (Rāma Jāmadagnya), underscoring exceptional prowess alongside exemplary character.