Shloka 1.1.97

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

Devanagari script

दशवर्षसहस्राणि दशवर्षशतानि च ।रामो राज्यमुपासित्वा ब्रह्मलोकं प्रयास्यति ।। ।।

Transliteration

daśavarṣasahasrāṇi daśavarṣaśatāni ca |

rāmo rājyam upāsitvā brahmalokaṃ prayāsyati ||

Translation

Rāma, having ruled the kingdom for ten thousand years and a further thousand, will depart to Brahmaloka.

Context

Rama, reigning the kingdom for eleven thousand years, will attain Brahmaloka.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Brahmaloka

FAQs

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

Dharma culminates in a complete life-cycle: sustained righteous governance followed by a dignified spiritual consummation.

What is the narrative situation?

Nārada concludes the outline of Rāma’s reign by stating its vast duration and his final departure to Brahmaloka.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Steadfastness in duty over time—Rāma’s long, unwavering commitment to rājadharma.