Shloka 1.1.52

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

Devanagari script

तेन मायाविना दूरमपवाह्य नृपात्मजौ ।।।।जहार भार्यां रामस्य गृध्रं हत्वा जटायुषम् ।

Transliteration

etad icchāmy ahaṃ śrotuṃ paraṃ kautūhalaṃ hi me | maharṣe tvaṃ samartho 'si jñātum evaṃvidhaṃ naram || 1.1.5 ||

Translation

This I wish to hear; indeed my curiosity is great. O great seer, you are able to know a man endowed with such qualities.

Context

He with the help of deceitful Maricha drew the princes (Rama and Lakshmana) far away from their hermitage abducted Sita the wife of Rama and slaughtered vulture Jatayu,

Characters & Entities

• Vālmīki
• Nārada (Maharṣi)

FAQs

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

A dharmic life begins with sincere inquiry—seeking truthful knowledge about virtue and the ideal conduct to emulate.

What is the narrative situation?

Vālmīki approaches Nārada and asks to hear about an exemplary man possessing the highest virtues.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Humility and intellectual honesty—recognizing a worthy teacher and asking with genuine desire to learn.