Shloka 1.1.48

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

Devanagari script

वने तस्मिन्निवसता जनस्थाननिवासिनाम् ।।।।रक्षसां निहतान्यासन्सहस्राणि चतुर्दश ।

Transliteration

vane tasmin nivasatā janasthānanivāsinām | rakṣasāṃ nihatāny āsan sahasrāṇi caturdaśa || 1.1.48 ||

Translation

While he lived in that forest, fourteen thousand rākṣasas—inhabitants of Jana-sthāna—were slain.

Context

During his stay in that forest Rama killed fourteen thousand rakshasas who were inhabitants of Janasthana.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Jana-sthāna
• rākṣasas
• forest (vana)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes removing persistent, organized harm when it threatens the lives and sacrifices of the righteous.

What is the narrative situation?

Nārada quantifies the scale of the conflict at Jana-sthāna during Rāma’s forest residence.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Steadfastness and capacity to protect—enduring sustained hostility without abandoning the duty undertaken.