Valmiki Ramayana 1.1.17: Bala Kanda, Sarga 1, Shloka 17
श्रीमद्रामायणकथासङ्क्षेपः / The Ramayana in Synopsis
Narada’s Summary to Valmiki
स च सर्वगुणोपेतः कौसल्यानन्दवर्धनः ।
समुद्र इव गाम्भीर्ये धैर्येण हिमवानिव ॥१७॥
sa ca sarvaguṇopetaḥ kausalyānandavardhanaḥ |
samudra iva gāmbhīrye dhairyeṇa himavān iva ||17||
वोह हर गुण में परफेक्ट था। कौसल्या का चेहरा देख के खुल जाता था, इतना खुश होती थी। समुंदर जैसा गहरा था, और हिमाचल जैसा स्ट्रांग।
Sri Rama, bestowed with all virtues, enhanced the joys of Kausalya, He is like the sea in deportment and like Himavant in fortitude.
FAQs
Dharma is presented as inner excellence: depth of mind (gāmbhīrya) and unwavering steadiness (dhairya) that support righteous conduct.
Nārada is summarizing Rāma’s character to Vālmīki, describing the virtues that make him the ideal bearer of dharma.
Grave depth of thought (like the ocean) and steadfast fortitude (like the Himalaya).
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