Valmiki Ramayana 1.77.27: Bala Kanda, Sarga 77, Shloka 27
सप्तसप्ततितमः सर्गः · Ayodhya Return, Bridal Reception, and Bharata’s Departure
तेषामतियशा लोके राम स्सत्यपराक्रमः ।
स्वयम्भूरिव भूतानां बभूव गुणवत्तरः ॥२७॥
teṣām atiyaśā loke rāmaḥ satyaparākramaḥ |
svayambhūr iva bhūtānāṃ babhūva guṇavattaraḥ ||27||
लोगों में राम का नाम बहुत फैल गया था। राम झूठ कभी नहीं बोलता, उसकी हिम्मत सच में थी। गुणों में वो सबसे आगे निकल गया, जैसे ब्रह्मा सबसे बड़ा है।
In world the glorious and virtuous Rama armed with the power of truthfulness became the protector of the people like Brahma (to living beings).
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True strength is satya-based: Rama’s power is legitimized by truthfulness, making his fame and authority morally credible.
The narration elevates Rama’s reputation in the kingdom, portraying him as an ideal protector whose virtues benefit all.
Satya joined with vīrya (truth with prowess): courage is not mere force but is governed by truth.
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