Shloka 1.1.94

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

Devanagari script

अश्वमेधशतैरिष्ट्वा तथा बहुसुवर्णकै: ।।।।गवां कोट्ययुतं दत्वा ब्रह्मलोकं प्रयास्यति ।असंख्येयं धनं दत्वा ब्राह्मणेभ्यो महायशा: ।।।।

Transliteration

aśvamedhaśatair iṣṭvā tathā bahusuvarṇakaiḥ |

gavāṃ koṭyayutaṃ datvā brahmalokaṃ prayāsyati |

asaṅkhyeyaṃ dhanaṃ datvā brāhmaṇebhyo mahāyaśāḥ ||

Translation

The greatly renowned Rāma, having performed hundreds of Aśvamedha rites and many gold-bestowing sacrifices, and having gifted vast multitudes of cows and immeasurable wealth to the brāhmaṇas, will depart to Brahmaloka.

Context

Highly renowned Rama, having satisfied the gods with the performance of a hundred of aswamedhas and many suvarnakas bestowing hundreds of thousands of cows and immense wealth on the brahmins, will return to Brahmaloka.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Aśvamedha
• Suvarṇaka (gold-gift sacrifice)
• brāhmaṇas
• cows
• Brahmaloka

FAQs

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

Dharma is expressed through yajña and dāna: righteous kingship includes honoring sacred rites and redistributing wealth through generous gifts, especially to learned custodians of tradition.

What is the narrative situation?

In his synopsis, Nārada describes Rāma’s later-life royal rites and generosity, culminating in his departure to Brahmaloka.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Dāna and devotion to dharmic institutions—Rāma’s generosity and ritual responsibility as a king.