Valmiki Ramayana 1.1.44-45: Bala Kanda, Sarga 1, Shlokas 44-45
श्रीमद्रामायणकथासङ्क्षेपः / The Ramayana in Synopsis
Narada’s Summary to Valmiki
स तेषां प्रतिशुश्राव राक्षसानां तथा वने ॥४४॥
प्रतिज्ञातश्च रामेण वधस्संयति रक्षसाम् ।
ऋषीणामग्निकल्पानां दण्डकारण्यवासिनाम् ॥४५॥
sa teṣāṃ pratiśuśrāva rākṣasānāṃ tathā vane ||44||
pratijñātaśca rāmeṇa vadhassaṃyati rakṣasām |
ṛṣīṇāmagnikalpānāṃ daṇḍakāraṇyavāsinām ||45||
दंडक जंगल में बहुत रिशि रहते थे। वो सब राम के पास आए और बताया कि राक्षस उनको बहुत तंग करते हैं। राम ने कहा, मैं इन सब राक्षसों को मार दूँगा। आप लोग चिंता मत करो।
Rama promised those ascetics, who resembled flaming fire in lustre living in Dandakaranya inhabited by rakshasas to slay them.
FAQs
This verse embodies the Kshatriya Dharma of protection. Rama, though in exile, accepts the sacred duty to protect the ascetics from rakshasas, demonstrating that Dharma demands defending the righteous and opposing evil regardless of personal circumstances.
Rama, residing in Dandaka forest, is approached by ascetics tormented by rakshasas. The sages, radiant like fire through their austerities, appeal to Rama for protection. Rama listens to their plight and solemnly promises to destroy the rakshasas.
The virtue of Pratijna (sacred vow) is emphasized. Rama's commitment to protect the sages demonstrates his sense of duty and his willingness to take on the role of protector even while in exile, showcasing his unwavering dedication to righteousness.
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