The first page of the Ramayana depends on the specific edition, language, and author of the book. However, traditionally, the Ramayana begins with an invocation or a preface by the author, followed by the story of Sage Valmiki composing the epic. If you are referring to Valmiki's Ramayana, the first verses describe Sage Valmiki asking Narada, "Who is the most virtuous man on Earth?" Narada then narrates the story of Lord Rama.