Shloka 1.1.78

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

Devanagari script

सोऽधिगम्य महात्मानं कृत्वा रामं प्रदक्षिणम् ।न्यवेदयदमेयात्मा दृष्टा सीतेति तत्त्वत: ।।।।

Transliteration

tataḥ sugrīvasahito gatvā tīraṃ mahodadheḥ |

samudraṃ kṣobhayāmāsa śarair ādityasannibhaiḥ ||

Translation

Then Rāma, together with Sugrīva, reached the shore of the great ocean and stirred the Sea-god with arrows blazing like the sun.

Context

Reaching Rama the great Hanuman gifted with boundless intellect circumambulated him and infact informed him that he had seen Sita.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Sugrīva
• Mahodadhi (great ocean)
• Samudra (Sea-god)

FAQs

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

Kṣātra-dharma (royal duty) includes firm resolve against obstacles when a righteous objective is blocked; force is invoked to compel a response from a powerful entity.

What is the narrative situation?

Preparing to cross to Laṅkā, Rāma arrives at the ocean and pressures Samudra to provide a way by shooting blazing arrows.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s determination and commanding leadership in pursuit of a dharmic goal (rescuing Sītā).