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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.