राम दाशरथे वीर वीर्यं ते श्रूयतेऽद्भुतम् | धनुषो भेदनं चैव निखिलेन मया श्रुतम् || १-७५-१
'Oh ! valiant Rama of Dasharatha, your valour is bruited as a sensational valour and sensational is your smashing of Shiva's bow, also thus I have thoroughly heard about your others deeds. [1-75-1]
तदद्भुतमचिंत्यं च भेदनं धनुषस्तथा | तच्छ्रुत्वाहमनुप्राप्तो धनुर्गृह्यापरं शुभम् || १-७५-२
The fact that you have broken Siva's bow is an astonishing act. It is beyond imagination. Having heard it I have come here with another auspicious bow. [1-75-2]
Oh ! Rama after witnessing your strength in stretching and stringing this bow, I shall engage you in a combative duel acclaiming your prowess'. So said Parashurama to Rama. [1-75-4]