Shloka 1.1.31

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

Devanagari script

ते वनेन वनं गत्वा नदीस्तीर्त्वा बहूदका: ।।1.1.30।।चित्रकूटमनुप्राप्य भरद्वाजस्य शासनात् ।रम्यमावसथं कृत्वा रममाणा वने त्रय: ।।1.1.31।।देवगन्धर्वसङ्काशास्तत्र ते न्यवसन् सुखम् ।

Transliteration

ramyam āvasathaṃ kṛtvā ramamāṇā vane trayaḥ |

devagandharvasaṅkāśās tatra te nyavasan sukham |

Translation

There they built a lovely dwelling; and the three, delighting in the forest, lived there happily—radiant like devas and gandharvas.

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
• Devas
• Gandharvas

FAQs

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

Dharma is contentment and harmony in rightful living: even in exile, they maintain dignity, simplicity, and inner joy without abandoning duty.

What is the narrative situation?

At Citrakūṭa, Rāma, Sītā, and Lakṣmaṇa establish a forest dwelling and live peacefully.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Contentment (santoṣa) and graceful adaptability—finding peace while living a disciplined life in the forest.