Shloka 1.2.32

द्वितीयः सर्गः — श्लोकप्रादुर्भावः (The Manifestation of the Śloka)

Devanagari script

धर्मात्मनो गुणवतो लोके रामस्य धीमत: ।वृत्तं कथय धीरस्य यथा ते नारदाच्छ्रुतम् ।।1.2.32।।

Transliteration

dharmātmano guṇavato loke rāmasya dhīmataḥ | vṛttaṃ kathaya dhīrasya yathā te nāradāc chrutam || 1.2.32 ||

Translation

Narrate the life of Rāma—righteous-souled, virtuous, and wise, steadfast in this world—just as you have heard it from Nārada.

Context

Narrate the history of Rama who is renowned for righteousness, virtues, wisdom and steadfastness in the manner you have heard it from sage Narada.

Characters & Entities

• Brahmā
• Rāma
• Nārada
• Vālmīki

FAQs

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

Dharma is presented as the defining essence of Rāma and as the standard for narration: the epic must faithfully convey righteous conduct as heard from a reliable source.

What is the narrative situation?

Brahmā directs Vālmīki to recount Rāma’s story according to the account previously received from Nārada.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s dharma-centered character—virtue, wisdom, and steadfastness.