अस्त्रप्रदानम्
Bestowal of Divine Astras to Rama
अथ तां रजनीमुष्य विश्वामित्रो महायशाः।प्रहस्य राघवं वाक्यमुवाच मधुराक्षरम्।।।।
atha tāṃ rajanīm uṣya viśvāmitro mahāyaśāḥ |
prahasya rāghavaṃ vākyam uvāca madhurākṣaram ||1.27.1||
Rồi sau khi trải qua đêm ấy, đại danh tiếng Viśvāmitra mỉm cười, dùng lời dịu dàng ngọt ngào mà nói với Rāghava (Rāma).
The night over, illustrious Viswamitra called Rama with a sweet smile.
Dharma is shown through rightful instruction and guidance: the guru approaches the student with clarity and goodwill, preparing him for righteous duty.
After the night’s halt, Viśvāmitra begins a new phase of training by addressing Rāma—leading into the bestowal of divine weapons.
Guru’s compassion and discernment: Viśvāmitra’s gentle speech frames power as disciplined knowledge, not mere force.