Shloka 1.1.10
श्रीमद्रामायणकथासङ्क्षेपः / The Ramayana in Synopsis (Narada’s Summary to Valmiki)
महोरस्को महेष्वासो गूढजत्रुररिन्दमः ।आजानुबाहुस्सुशिरास्सुललाटस्सुविक्रमः ।।।।
mahोरasko maheṣvāso gūḍhajatruḥ arindamaḥ |
ājānubāhuḥ सुśirāḥ sulalāṭaḥ suvikramaḥ ||1.1.10||
Broad-chested, wielder of the great bow, with well-knit collarbones, a subduer of foes; his arms reached to his knees, his head was noble, his forehead graceful, and his valor outstanding.
Possessing a broad chest, armed with a great bow, with fleshy collar bones, knee-long arms, a noble head, a graceful forehead and great prowess, he is the destroyer of foes (sins).
Outer strength is presented as the support for righteous rule: a kṣatriya’s bodily prowess is meaningful when aligned with protection and the defeat of adharma.
Nārada, answering Vālmīki’s inquiry about the ideal person, begins describing Rāma’s defining qualities, including his heroic physique and capacity to protect.
Vīrya (valor) and śaurya (heroic strength) as instruments of dharma—Rāma’s ability to confront and subdue hostile forces.