Shloka 1.2.41

द्वितीयः सर्गः — श्लोकप्रादुर्भावः (The Manifestation of the Śloka)

Devanagari script

तस्य बुद्धिरियं जाता वाल्मीकेर्भावितात्मन: ।कृत्स्नं रामायणं काव्यमीदृशै: करवाण्यहम् ।।1.2.41।।

Transliteration

tasya buddhir iyaṁ jātā vālmīker bhāvitātmanaḥ |

kṛtsnaṁ rāmāyaṇaṁ kāvyam īdṛśaiḥ karavāṇy aham ||1.2.41||

Translation

Then this resolve arose in Vālmīki, whose soul was well-concentrated: “I shall compose the entire poem called the Rāmāyaṇa in just such a metre.”

Context

A thought occurred to Valmiki, who is capable of putting thoughts into action "I shall compose the epic named Ramayana entirely in this metre".

Characters & Entities

• Vālmīki
• Rāmāyaṇa
• kāvya

FAQs

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

Dharma is expressed as purposeful authorship: using one’s gifts to preserve truthful history and teach righteousness. The resolve is to serve society through a disciplined, accurate narrative.

What is the narrative situation?

After the emergence and validation of the śloka form, Vālmīki forms the intention to compose the full Rāmāyaṇa in that very metre.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Steadfast resolve (dṛḍha-saṅkalpa) and capability (bhāvitātman): the ability to turn insight into sustained, constructive work.