Shloka 1.3.10

तृतीयः सर्गः (Bālakāṇḍa 3): Vālmīki’s Yogic Verification and the Epic Synopsis

Devanagari script

जन्म रामस्य सुमहद्वीर्यं सर्वानुकूलताम् ।लोकस्य प्रियतां क्षान्तिं सौम्यतां सत्यशीलताम् ।।।।

Transliteration

janma rāmasya sumahad vīryaṃ sarvānukūlatām |

lokasya priyatāṃ kṣāntiṃ saumyatāṃ satyaśīlatām ||1.3.10||

Translation

(Nārada described) Rāma’s birth, his very great valor, his benevolence toward all, his belovedness to the world, his forbearance, his gentle grace, and his steadfast character rooted in truth.

Context

(He described) the birth of Rama, his great prowess, benevolence, pleasant disposition, forbearance, handsome looks and his adherence to truth.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Satya (truth)
• kṣānti (forbearance)

FAQs

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

Dharma is embodied as a stable character: truthfulness (satyaśīla), patience (kṣānti), and benevolence toward all form the ethical foundation of an ideal leader.

What is the narrative situation?

Nārada continues summarizing Rāma’s life by listing key virtues that define him and justify his fame.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Satyaśīlatā—truth as a lived disposition—supported by gentleness, forbearance, and universal goodwill.