Page 17 - Ramayana - Eng
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ā a āṇ a
In fortitude He is like the Himālayan Mountains.
In strength He is like Lord Viṣṇu. In beauty He is like
the moon. In forbearance He is like the earth, and in
anger He is like the fire that blazes forth at the time of
universal destruction. In wealth He is like Kuvera, and
in devotion He is like Dharma, the lord of righteousness.”
Nārada then briefly described to Vālmīki the pastimes
of Lord Rāmacandra. He concluded by telling him that
this same Lord Rāma now rules over His subjects in a most
righteous and exemplary manner.
He explained that during the reign of Lord Rāma no
one would suffer from any disease or mental disturbance.
Everyone within Lord Rāma’s kingdom would be happy and
prosperous, never fearing thieves, scarcity or hunger. All the
cities and villages would be filled with abundant grains, fruits,
vegetables and milk products. Indeed, the people would
experience the same degree of piety and happiness that was
exhibited during the Satya-yuga. There would be no natural
disturbances, like floods, earthquakes or famine, and all the
women would be chaste and never suffer widowhood. Lord
Rāmacandra will rule over the earth in this way for 11,000
years before returning to His supreme abode in the spiritual
sky, Vaikuṇṭha.
After satisfying the inquiry of Vālmīki Muni, which was
for the benefit of the three worlds, Śrī Nārada again took
up his travels, spreading the glories of the Supreme Lord.
The sage Vālmīki then journeyed to the banks of the River
Tamasa, accompanied by his disciple, Bharadvāja. At the
riverbank, Vālmīki sat down to meditate upon the words of
Śrī Nārada. Sitting within the forest, Vālmīki happened to