Verse eight of the Ramayana Chaupai
Parshuram krodhit ho aiye dusht bhoop maan me harshaiye
O there came Parashuram angrily ready to engage in a battle
Janak rai ne kiye pranam
O King Janaka bowed to Parashuram
Ram Siya Ram Siya Ram A jai jai Ram
In the eighth verse we are face to face with the mighty slayer of Kshatriyas (those of the ruling class in India), Parshuram. Why has this warior bramin or priest come in such a rage? King Janaka immediately bows to the axe wielding 6th incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
Bole Lakhan suno muni gyani, Sant nahi hote abhimani
Lakshman said to the wise sage (Parasuram) "Sages should not have such pride"
Meethi bani bole Ram
How sweetly did Ram speak
Ram Siya Ram Siya Ram A jai jai Ram
In the ninth verse we see a volatile situation unfold. Lakshman challenges the rampaging warrior monk with an arrogant retort reversing the humility that the wise sage king had just show in his bow. However, Rama is there to sooth the situation with wise and gentle words praising and persuading the belligerent holy man.
Verse ten of the Ramayana Chaupai
Laxman vachan dhyan mat diyjo, Jo khuch dand das ko diyjo
O please disregard what brother Lakshman said, you can punish me as you deem fit
Danush toraiue mai hoo Ram
I am Ram, the one who broke the Bow
Ram Siya Ram Siya Ram A jai jai Ram
The eloquent Lord Rama shows great humility despite the sage Parsuram's rude and aggressive behavior. He redirects his anger and deescalates it by claiming responsibility as well as submitting compliance to the warrior priest's wishes.
Lekar ke yeh dhanush chahraoo, apni shakti mujhe dikhawoo
if you are the one string this bow (Vishnu's) and show me your strength
Choovat chaap chahraiye Ram
Ram strung Vishnu's Bow
Ram Siya Ram Siya Ram A jai jai Ram
The wise Lord Rama has successfully draw the key to solving this grievance out of Parshuram. He strings Vishnu's bow without difficulty, and turns the sage's anger in to humility and celebration as the 6th avatar of Lord Vishnu now sees the 7th avatar is fully present and able in the beautiful young prince. Parshuram retires to his hermitage.
This marks another significant transition in the spiritual path. Parsuram represents the more forceful practice of sadhana or spiritual discipline that can sometimes lead to less than desired result like the eye for an eye punishment that Parsuram would give out to the Kshatriyas. Lord Rama, on the other hand, marks a shift to a more intelligent and intuitive movement through the spiritual journey, fully able to win a forceful battle if need be, but wisely choosing a peaceful transition whenever possible through reason and compassion. Dear Lord Rama shows us a better way to find Peace. Feel the purification of our thoughts as we join with His Divine mercy and wisdom. Jai Shri Ram!