Shloka 1.1.65

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

Devanagari script

उत्स्मयित्वा महाबाहु: प्रेक्ष्य चास्थि महाबल: ।पादाङ्गुष्ठेन चिक्षेप सम्पूर्णं दशयोजनम् ।।।।

Transliteration

utsmayitvā mahābāhuḥ prekṣya cāsthi mahābalaḥ |

pādāṅguṣṭhena cikṣepa sampūrṇaṃ daśa-yojanam ||

Translation

Smiling, the mighty, strong-armed Rāma glanced at the bones and, with his great toe, flicked them away—hurling them a full ten yojanas.

Context

The strong-armed Rama, who was endowed with great strength looked at the skeleton and smiled within himself for a while. He kicked off the skeleton with the great toe of his foot completely to a full distance of ten yojanas (eighty miles).

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Dundubhi (implied by prior context)
• yojana (measure)

FAQs

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

Dharma is served by removing doubt through truthful demonstration: Rāma does not demand faith without basis; he provides a clear sign that his vow can be upheld.

What is the narrative situation?

To reassure Sugrīva, Rāma displays extraordinary strength by casting away Dundubhi’s skeletal remains to an immense distance.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s capability joined with composure—power under control—showing that strength can support righteous purpose rather than pride.