Shloka 1.1.6

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

Devanagari script

श्रुत्वा चैतत्ित्रलोकज्ञो वाल्मीकेर्नारदो वच: ।श्रूयतामिति चामन्त्त्र्य प्रहृष्टो वाक्यमब्रवीत् ।।।।

Transliteration

sugrīvāya ca tat sarvaṃ śaṃsad rāmo mahābalaḥ | āditas tad yathāvṛttaṃ sītāyāś ca viśeṣataḥ ||

Translation

Mighty Rāma recounted everything to Sugrīva from the very beginning—especially all that had happened concerning Sītā.

Context

Invited by Valmiki to take his seat Narada, knower of the three worlds heard him and said with delight "listen to me!". And thus spoke.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Sugrīva
• Sītā

FAQs

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

Satya as dharma: Rāma builds alliance through truthful, complete disclosure—trust is grounded in honest narration rather than manipulation.

What is the narrative situation?

After meeting Sugrīva, Rāma explains his story, emphasizing Sītā’s abduction as the central cause of his quest.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Truthfulness and transparency—Rāma communicates facts fully to establish righteous cooperation.