Shloka 1.1.84

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

Devanagari script

कर्मणा तेन महता त्रैलोक्यं सचराचरम् ।सदेवर्षिगणं तुष्टं राघवस्य महात्मन: ।।।।

Transliteration

karmaṇā tena mahatā trailokyaṃ sacarācaram | sadevarṣigaṇaṃ tuṣṭaṃ rāghavasya mahātmanaḥ ||

Translation

By that great deed of the noble Rāghava, the three worlds—with all beings moving and unmoving, together with hosts of devas and sages—were wholly pleased.

Context

All the animate and inanimate beings, gods and sages in the three worlds were very pleased at this noble deed of the great Rama.

Characters & Entities

• Rāghava (Rāma)
• Trailokya (three worlds)
• Devas (gods)
• Ṛṣis (sages)

FAQs

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

Dharma is portrayed as world-sustaining: when a righteous leader upholds moral order, its benefit is not private but cosmic—bringing satisfaction to all realms and beings.

What is the narrative situation?

Following the vindication of Sītā and the resolution of the crisis, the narrative states that all worlds and divine-sage communities are pleased with Rāma’s great act.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s mahātmatā (great-souledness): his actions align with a broader moral and cosmic responsibility.