Shloka 80
श्रीमद्रामायणकथासङ्क्षेपः / The Ramayana in Synopsis
Narada’s Summary to Valmiki
दर्शयामास चात्मानं समुद्रस्सरितां पति: ।समुद्रवचनाच्चैव नलं सेतुमकारयत् ।।।।
darśayāmāsa cātmānaṃ samudraḥ saritāṃ patiḥ | samudravacanāc caiva nalaṃ setum akārayat ||
नदियों के स्वामी समुद्र ने अपना स्वरूप प्रकट किया; और समुद्र के वचनानुसार राम ने नल से सेतु का निर्माण करवाया॥
Samudra, lord of rivers, (afraid of Rama's anger) and having appeared in his own form, and on his advice got a bridge built with the help of Nala.
FAQs
Dharma here emphasizes wise governance through counsel and rightful means: even in crisis, action is guided by consultation (Samudra’s advice) and competent delegation (Nala builds the bridge).
At the ocean’s edge, Samudra manifests and advises the means of crossing; Rāma proceeds by having Nala construct the bridge (setu) to reach Laṅkā.
Rāma’s maryādā (disciplined restraint and orderliness): he acts decisively yet accepts guidance and employs the right person for the task.