Shloka 1.1.88

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

Devanagari script

पुनराख्यायिकां जल्पन्सुग्रीवसहितश्च स: ।पुष्पकं तत्समारुह्य नन्दिग्रामं ययौ तदा ।।।।

Transliteration

punar ākhyāyikāṃ jalpan sugrīvasahitaś ca saḥ | puṣpakaṃ tat samāruhya nandigrāmaṃ yayau tadā ||

Translation

Then, accompanied by Sugrīva and conversing as they recalled the events again, he mounted that Puṣpaka and proceeded to Nandigrāma.

Context

Again accompanied by Sugriva and recalling earlier incidents and after both of them discussed with each other, Rama departed to Nandigrama riding that pushpaka chariot.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Sugrīva
• Puṣpaka
• Nandigrāma

FAQs

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

Dharma is reflected in loyalty and shared memory: righteous bonds are sustained through companionship and truthful recollection of the path that led to justice.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma travels with Sugrīva in the Puṣpaka, speaking of past events, and heads toward Nandigrāma.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Friendship and constancy—Rāma’s alliances are honored even after the war’s end.