Shloka 1.2.30

द्वितीयः सर्गः — श्लोकप्रादुर्भावः (The Manifestation of the Śloka)

Devanagari script

तमुवाच ततो ब्रह्मा प्रहसन्मुनिपुङ्गवम् ।श्लोक एव त्वया बद्धो नात्र कार्या विचारणा ।।1.2.30।।

Transliteration

tam uvāca tato brahmā prahasan muni-puṅgavam | śloka eva tvayā baddho nātra kāryā vicāraṇā || 1.2.30 ||

Translation

Then Brahmā, smiling, addressed that foremost of sages: “It is indeed a śloka that you have composed—there is no need for doubt here.”

Context

Thereafter lord Brahma smilingly addressed Valmiki, the pre-eminent among sages, saying, "You have indeed composed a sloka.There is no doubt about it".

Characters & Entities

• Brahmā
• Vālmīki
• śloka

FAQs

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

Dharma is aligned with satya and clarity: Brahmā removes doubt and affirms the legitimacy of truthful, divinely guided speech.

What is the narrative situation?

Brahmā appears to Vālmīki after the spontaneous verse arises, validating it as a proper śloka.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Vālmīki’s inspired integrity as a seer-poet, and Brahmā’s role as confirmer of right knowledge.