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               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
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