Shloka 1.1.70

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

Devanagari script

ततस्सुग्रीववचनाद्धत्वा वालिनमाहवे ।सुग्रीवमेव तद्राज्ये राघव: प्रत्यपादयत् ।।।।

Transliteration

bahavo durlabhāś caiva ye tvayā kīrtitā guṇāḥ |

mune vakṣyāmy ahaṃ buddhvā tair yuktaḥ śrūyatāṃ naraḥ ||

Translation

O sage, the many virtues you have spoken of are indeed rare among men. Having discerned one endowed with them, I shall tell you of that man—listen.

Context

After he killed Vali in the combat in compliance with the words of Sugriva, Rama installed Sugriva as king.

Characters & Entities

• Nārada
• Vālmīki

FAQs

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

Dharma is framed as an attainable but rare integration of virtues. Truth (satya) appears as intellectual honesty: Nārada claims he has carefully discerned (buddhvā) such a person before speaking.

What is the narrative situation?

At the opening of the epic, after Vālmīki asks who embodies many ideal qualities, Nārada responds that such qualities are rare but that he knows one person who possesses them and will describe him.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Nārada’s discernment and truthful speech—he speaks after careful ascertainment, modeling responsible testimony in transmitting ethical ideals.