Shloka 8
रामलक्षणवर्णनम्
Description of Rama and Lakshmana; Alliance Narrative to Sita
रामः कमलपत्त्राक्ष स्सर्वसत्त्वमनोहरः।रूपदाक्षिण्यसम्पन्नः प्रसूतो जनकात्मजे।।।।
rāmaḥ kamalapattrākṣaḥ sarvasattvamanoharaḥ | rūpa-dākṣiṇya-sampannaḥ prasūto janakātmaje ||
ஜனகாத்மஜையே, தாமரை இதழ் போன்ற கண்களையுடைய ராமன் எல்லா உயிர்களின் மனத்தையும் கவர்வான்; அழகு, அருள், நற்பண்பு நிறைந்து பிறந்தான்.
"O daughter of Janaka! Rama with eyes like lotus petals is a person born with a delightful form, richly endowed with indescribable charm and politeness.
FAQs
Dharma is presented as inner nobility expressed outwardly: Rama’s righteousness is reflected not only in power but in courtesy (dākṣiṇya), gentleness, and conduct that brings reassurance and well-being to others.
In Ashoka-vana, Hanuman speaks to Sita to establish confidence and to describe Rama’s qualities so she can trust that Hanuman truly comes from Rama.
Rama’s dākṣiṇya—gracious politeness and kindness—along with a naturally attractive, calming presence that wins the trust of all beings.