Shloka 1.3.22

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

Devanagari script

कबन्धदर्शनं चापि पम्पायाश्चापि दर्शनम् ।शबर्या: दर्शनं चैव हनूमद्दर्शनं तथा ।।।।

Transliteration

kabandha-darśanaṃ cāpi pampāyāś cāpi darśanam | śabaryāḥ darśanaṃ caiva hanūmad-darśanaṃ tathā ||

Translation

He told of the encounter with Kabandha, the sight of Pampā, the meeting with Śabarī, and likewise the first meeting with Hanumān.

Context

(He described) Rama's encounter with Kabandha, the viewing of river Pampa, the meeting with Sabari and Hanuman.

Characters & Entities

• Kabandha
• Pampā
• Śabarī
• Hanumān

FAQs

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

Dharma is sustained through right counsel and humility: the seeker progresses by accepting guidance from the wise and devoted, regardless of social status.

What is the narrative situation?

Nārada lists successive encounters that redirect the search for Sītā: Kabandha’s episode, arrival at Pampā, meeting Śabarī, and connection with Hanumān.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Śabarī’s devotion and purity of intent, and Hanumān’s service-oriented intelligence that becomes pivotal for the mission.