Shloka 1.1.90

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

Devanagari script

प्रहृष्टमुदितो लोकस्तुष्ट: पुष्टस्सुधार्मिक: ।निरामयो ह्यरोगश्च दुर्भिक्षभयवर्जित: ।।।।

Transliteration

prahṛṣṭamudito lokas tuṣṭaḥ puṣṭaḥ sudhārmikaḥ |

nirāmayō hyarogaś ca durbhikṣabhayavarjitaḥ ||

Translation

In Rāma’s realm the people were joyful and uplifted, content and strengthened, firmly established in righteousness; free from suffering and disease, and untouched by the fear of famine.

Context

The entire world rejoiced with happiness with their desire fulfilled they were content. All people were following the path of righteousness. There was no fear of sufferings or agonies, diseases or famine.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• loka (people/world)

FAQs

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

Righteous rule (rājadharma) produces public welfare: when governance aligns with dharma, society becomes content, healthy, and secure.

What is the narrative situation?

Nārada continues summarizing the outcomes of Rāma’s reign, describing the ideal social conditions associated with dharmic kingship.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s rājadharma—leadership that sustains righteousness and ensures the people’s well-being.