Shloka 1.1.92

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

Devanagari script

न चाग्निजं भयं किञ्चिन्नाप्सु मज्जन्ति जन्तव: ।न वातजं भयं किञ्चिन्नापि ज्वरकृतं तथा ।।।।न चापि क्षुद्भयं तत्र न तस्करभयं तथा ।

Transliteration

na cāgnijaṃ bhayaṃ kiñcin nāpsu majjanti jantavaḥ |

na vātajaṃ bhayaṃ kiñcin nāpi jvarakṛtaṃ tathā ||

na cāpi kṣudbhayaṃ tatra na taskarabhayaṃ tathā ||

Translation

In that realm there was no fear arising from fire; beings did not drown in the waters. There was no fear from violent winds, nor from fever; likewise no fear of hunger, and no fear of thieves.

Context

There (in the kingdom of Rama) was no fear of fire, water, wind, disease, hunger and also theft.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• fire
• water
• wind
• fever
• hunger
• thieves

FAQs

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

Dharma is envisioned as comprehensive protection—social and natural—where righteous governance removes pervasive fears and ensures basic safety.

What is the narrative situation?

Nārada continues the depiction of ideal conditions under Rāma-rājya by listing the absence of common calamities and crimes.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s role as protector: the king’s duty to prevent harm, maintain order, and secure the people’s lives.