Shloka 1.1.2

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

Devanagari script

कोन्वस्मिन्साम्प्रतं लोके गुणवान्कश्च वीर्यवान् ।धर्मज्ञश्च कृतज्ञश्च सत्यवाक्यो दृढव्रत:।।।।

Transliteration

ko nvasmin sāmprataṃ loke guṇavān kaś ca vīryavān | dharmajñaś ca kṛtajñaś ca satyavākyo dṛḍhavrataḥ ||

Translation

Who indeed, in this world today, is endowed with excellence and valor—who knows dharma, is grateful, speaks truth, and is firm in his vows?

Context

"Who in this world lives today endowed with excellent qualities, prowess, righteousness, gratitude, truthfulness and firmness in his vows?

Characters & Entities

• Dharma
• Satya

FAQs

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

Dharma is defined through qualities: knowledge of right conduct, gratitude, truthfulness in speech, and unwavering commitment to vows.

What is the narrative situation?

Vālmīki asks Nārada to identify a living exemplar of ideal virtues—setting the stage for Rāma’s profile.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Satya (truthful speech) and dṛḍha-vrata (steadfast vows), supported by dharma-knowledge and gratitude.