Shloka 1.1.13

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

Devanagari script

प्रजापतिसमश्श्रीमान् धाता रिपुनिषूदनः ।रक्षिता जीवलोकस्य धर्मस्य परिरक्षिता ।।।।

Transliteration

sarvaśāstrārthatattvajñaḥ smṛtimān pratibhānavān |

sarvalokapriyaḥ sādhuḥ adīnātmā vicakṣaṇaḥ ||1.1.15||

Translation

He knew the true purport of all śāstras, possessed unfailing memory and keen insight; beloved of all, virtuous and courteous, unshaken in spirit, and discerning in action.

Context

Auspicious like Brahma, Sri Rama is the sustainer of this world, destroyer of enemies and protector of all living beings and of the moral code.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Nārada
• Vālmīki

FAQs

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

Dharma requires discernment and steadiness: right action depends on insight, memory of principles, and emotional resilience under pressure.

What is the narrative situation?

Nārada elaborates Rāma’s inner qualities—intellect, popularity rooted in goodness, and stability of mind.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Vicakṣaṇatā (prudence/discrimination) and adīnatā (undaunted spirit), enabling ethical decisions even amid hardship.