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Rāmāyaṇa



                 The great sage Nārada, who is able to know everything
              that  happens within  the  three worlds,  replied,  “O  ṛṣi,
              there is an illustrious king by the name of Rāma who
              has appeared in the royal dynasty of Ikṣvāku, as the son
              of  Mahārāja  Daśaratha.  He  is  the  embodiment  of  all
          transcendental qualities and the possessor of all opulences.
          Rāma  perfectly  controls  His  senses  and  is  the  master  of
          unlimited potencies.

             “Rāma has mighty arms that extend down to his knees,
          and  His  throat  is  marked  with  three  auspicious  lines  like
          those  on  a  canticle.  He  has  high  and  broad  shoulders,  a
          wide chest, a beautifully formed head, a graceful forehead,
          powerful jaws, and deeply embedded collarbones. His eyes
          are  large.  He  is  majestically  medium-tall  in  stature,  and
          all His limbs are well formed and symmetrical. His bodily
          complexion is dark greenish-blue and has a great luster. His
          intelligence is unfathomable, His manner is grave, and His
          speech is superb in tone and eloquence.

             “Lord  Rāma  has  a  supremely  pure  character  and  is
          a  follower  of  true  religious  principles.  He  is  full  in  self-
          realization, and is the upholder of varṇāśrama-dharma. Truly,
          He is the support of the entire universe. He is simultaneously
          the destroyer of all foes and the only shelter for those who
          are fully surrendered. Lord Rāma is the absolute knower of
          the Vedas. Furthermore, He is fully conversant with the use
          of all weapons. He possesses unflinching determination and
          is a genius with unfailing memory. Indeed, His learning is
          without  bounds.  He  is  wise,  compassionate  and  heroic  in
          battle. He is loved by all creatures and is impartial toward
          friends and foes alike. He is grave like an ocean.
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