Mahabharata — Anushasana Parva, Shloka 24
सत्कर्ता कुरुवृद्धानां पितृभक्तो महाव्रत: । जामदग्न्येन रामेण य: पुरा न पराजित:
satkartā kuruvṛddhānāṁ pitṛbhakto mahāvrataḥ | jāmadagnyena rāmeṇa yaḥ purā na parājitaḥ ||
Sinabi ni Vaiśampāyana: “Siya’y marunong magbigay-galang sa mga nakatatanda ng angkang Kuru, matatag sa debosyon sa mga ninuno, at di matinag sa mga dakilang panata. Noong unang panahon, hindi siya natalo kahit ni 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.