Shloka 1.1.89

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

Devanagari script

नन्दिग्रामे जटां हित्वा भ्रातृभिस्सहितोऽनघ: ।रामस्सीतामनुप्राप्य राज्यं पुनरवाप्तवान् ।।।।

Transliteration

nandigrāme jaṭāṃ hitvā bhrātṛbhiḥ sahito 'naghaḥ | rāmaḥ sītām anuprāpya rājyaṃ punar avāptavān ||

Translation

In Nandigrāma, the sinless Rāma—together with his brothers—cast off his matted locks; and, having regained Sītā, he recovered his kingdom once more.

Context

At Nandigrama sinless Rama arrived, met his brothers. They shed their matted locks. With Sita restored he regained his kingdom.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Sītā
• Nandigrāma
• Brothers of Rāma (Bharata, Lakṣmaṇa, Śatrughna implied)
• Jaṭā (matted locks)

FAQs

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

Dharma culminates in rightful restoration: vows and austerities end when duty is fulfilled, and legitimate rule is resumed for the welfare of the realm.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma reaches Nandigrāma, reunites with his brothers, ends the exile-mark (jaṭā), reunites with Sītā, and regains the kingdom.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Integrity and completion of duty—Rāma’s return to kingship is portrayed as the orderly conclusion of a truthful, disciplined life-course.