Shloka 1.1.27

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

Devanagari script

रामस्य दयिता भार्या नित्यं प्राणसमा हिता ।।1.1.26।।जनकस्य कुले जाता देवमायेव निर्मिता ।सर्वलक्षणसम्पन्ना नारीणामुत्तमा वधू: ।।1.1.27।।सीताप्यनुगता रामं शशिनं रोहिणी यथा ।

Transliteration

janakasya kule jātā devamāyeva nirmitā |

sarvalakṣaṇasampannā nārīṇām uttamā vadhūḥ |

Translation

Born in King Janaka’s lineage, as though wrought by divine artistry, she was endowed with every auspicious sign—the foremost among women, and the bride who entered the house of Daśaratha.

Context

Born in the race of Janaka and daughterinlaw of Dasaratha, Sita, beloved spouse of Rama is like his vital breath always desired the wellbeing of Rama she followed him like Rohini, the Moon. Endowed with all virtues she is the foremost woman.

Characters & Entities

• Janaka
• Sītā
• Daśaratha

FAQs

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

Dharma is framed as inner excellence expressed outwardly: auspicious qualities and noble conduct that make one ‘foremost’ in social and ethical life.

What is the narrative situation?

Nārada continues his compressed portrait of key figures, emphasizing Sītā’s noble origin and exemplary qualities.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Excellence of character and auspiciousness (sarva-lakṣaṇa)—a composite ideal of virtue, dignity, and fitness for righteous life.