Shloka 1.1.66

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

Devanagari script

बिभेद च पुनस्सालान्सप्तैकेन महेषुणा ।गिरिं रसातलं चैव जनयन्प्रत्ययं तथा ।।।।

Transliteration

bibheda ca punaḥ sālān saptaikena maheṣuṇā |

giriṃ rasātalaṃ caiva janayan pratyayaṃ tathā ||

Translation

And again, to inspire full confidence, with a single mighty arrow he pierced seven śāla trees—along with a mountain, even down to Rasātala.

Context

Again inorder to create confidence (in Sugriva), he released a single mighty shaft which penetrated seven palmyra trees, a mountain and the Rasatala.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• śāla trees
• Rasātala
• mountain

FAQs

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

Dharma includes competence in service of a righteous promise: Rāma’s display is not mere spectacle, but assurance that he can protect an ally and fulfill a pledged duty.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma performs the famed feat of piercing multiple trees (and beyond) with one arrow, strengthening Sugrīva’s confidence before confronting Vāli.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Reliability and protective strength—Rāma demonstrates that his support is effective, making his vow ethically weighty and practically credible.