Shloka 1.1.17

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

Devanagari script

स च सर्वगुणोपेत: कौसल्यानन्दवर्धन: ।समुद्र इव गाम्भीर्ये धैर्येण हिमवानिव ।।।।

Transliteration

sa ca sarvaguṇopetaḥ kausalyānandavardhanaḥ | samudra iva gāmbhīrye dhairyeṇa himavān iva ||

Translation

And he—endowed with every virtue, increasing Kauśalyā’s joy—was like the ocean in depth, and like Himavān in steadfast courage.

Context

Sri Rama, bestowed with all virtues, enhanced the joys of Kausalya, He is like the sea in deportment and like Himavant in fortitude.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Kauśalyā
• Samudra (ocean)
• Himavān (Himalaya)

FAQs

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

Dharma is presented as inner excellence: depth of mind (gāmbhīrya) and unwavering steadiness (dhairya) that support righteous conduct.

What is the narrative situation?

Nārada is summarizing Rāma’s character to Vālmīki, describing the virtues that make him the ideal bearer of dharma.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Grave depth of thought (like the ocean) and steadfast fortitude (like the Himalaya).