Shloka 1.1.30

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

Devanagari script

ते वनेन वनं गत्वा नदीस्तीर्त्वा बहूदका: ।।।।चित्रकूटमनुप्राप्य भरद्वाजस्य शासनात् ।रम्यमावसथं कृत्वा रममाणा वने त्रय: ।।।।देवगन्धर्वसङ्काशास्तत्र ते न्यवसन् सुखम् ।

Transliteration

te vanena vanaṃ gatvā nadīs tīrtvā bahūdakāḥ |

citrakūṭam anuprāpya bharadvājasya śāsanāt |

Translation

Passing from forest to forest and crossing many deep, water-filled rivers, they reached Citrakūṭa, in accordance with the guidance of sage Bharadvāja.

Context

Moving from one forest to another and crossing deep and wide rivers with plenty of waters, reached the Chitrakuta mountain by the command of sage Bharadwaja. They raised a hut made of leaves in the forest located in Chitrakuta mountain. and dwelt there happily resembling devas and gandharvas.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Sītā
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Citrakūṭa
• Bharadvāja

FAQs

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

Dharma includes accepting hardship for a righteous vow and valuing the counsel of sages—right action guided by wise instruction.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma, Sītā, and Lakṣmaṇa journey through difficult terrain and arrive at Citrakūṭa following Bharadvāja’s direction.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Endurance and disciplined obedience to dharmic guidance (from a respected sage).