Shloka 5.35.17
रामलक्षणवर्णनम् (Description of Rama and Lakshmana; Alliance Narrative to Sita)
त्रिस्थिरस्त्रिप्रलम्बश्च त्रिसमस्त्रिषु चोन्नतः।त्रिताम्रस्त्रिषु च स्निग्धो गम्भीरस्त्रिषु नित्यशः।।।।
dundubhi-svana-nirghoṣaḥ snigdha-varṇaḥ pratāpavān | samaḥ samavibhaktāṅgo varṇaṁ śyāmaṁ samāśritaḥ ||
His voice resounds like a kettledrum; his complexion is lustrous and pleasing. He is radiant with prowess, of balanced stature, with well-proportioned limbs, and of a dark-hued beauty.
"He has three stiff parts, three long parts, three even parts, three shining parts, elevated in three parts, has three raised parts, his body has lines in three parts and is of coppery reddish colour in three parts. He has a majestic look.
Dharma is supported by inner excellence expressed outwardly: steadiness, restraint, and proportion symbolize a mind fit for righteous leadership.
Hanumān gives Sītā an identifying description of Rāma—his voice, appearance, and balanced form—to confirm that Hanumān truly knows him.
Rāma’s pratāpa (dignified prowess) joined with moderation and harmony—strength governed by balance.