Shloka 1.2.36

द्वितीयः सर्गः — श्लोकप्रादुर्भावः (The Manifestation of the Śloka)

Devanagari script

यावत् स्थास्यन्ति गिरयस्सरितश्च महीतले ।

तावद्रामायणकथा लोकेषु प्रचरिष्यति ।।1.2.36।।

Transliteration

yāvad rāmāyaṇa-kathā tvat-kṛtā pracariṣyati | tāvad ūrdhvam adhaś ca tvaṃ mal-lokeṣu nivatsyasi || 1.2.37 ||

Translation

So long as the Rāmāyaṇa tale composed by you continues to spread, so long will you dwell in my worlds—above and below.

Context

As long as the mountains and rivers exist on this earth, the story of Ramayana will prevail among the people.

Characters & Entities

• Brahmā
• Vālmīki
• Rāmāyaṇa-kathā
• Brahmaloka (implied by mal-lokeṣu)

FAQs

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

Dharma-linked satya yields lasting merit: truthful, dharma-teaching composition grants enduring spiritual status and remembrance.

What is the narrative situation?

Brahmā grants Vālmīki a boon: his residence in Brahmā’s realms will last as long as his Ramāyaṇa remains current in the world.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Vālmīki’s service to dharma through truthful authorship, rewarded with lasting spiritual honor.