Shloka 1.1.101

श्रीमद्रामायणकथासङ्क्षेपः / The Ramayana in Synopsis (Narada’s Summary to Valmiki)

Devanagari script

धर्मज्ञस्सत्यसन्धश्च प्रजानां च हिते रतः ।

यशस्वी ज्ञानसम्पन्नश्शुचिर्वश्यस्समाधिमान् ॥1.1.12॥

Transliteration

dharmajñaḥ satyasandhaś ca prajānāṃ ca hite rataḥ |

yaśasvī jñānasampannaḥ śucir vaśyaḥ samādhimān ||1.1.12||

Translation

He knew dharma, was steadfast in truth, and was devoted to the welfare of his people; renowned, wise, pure, receptive to rightful guidance, and ever inwardly collected in purpose.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Nārada
• Vālmīki

FAQs

What is the core ethical principle (Dharma) in this verse?

True leadership is dharma-rooted and satya-bound: a ruler’s personal integrity and truthfulness must directly serve the people’s welfare.

What is the narrative situation?

Nārada enumerates Rāma’s moral and intellectual excellences while answering who, in the world, embodies ideal conduct.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Satya-sandhatā (unbreakable commitment to truth) together with prajā-hita (public welfare) as the heart of Rāma’s kingship-ethic.