Valmiki Ramayana · Ayodhya Kanda · Sarga 1
धर्मकामार्थतत्त्वज्ञः स्मृतिमान्प्रतिभानवान्। लौकिके समयाचारे कृतकल्पो विशारदः
dharmakāmārthatattvajñaḥ smṛtimānpratibhānavān| laukike samayācāre kṛtakalpo viśāradaḥ
He knew the true nature of dharma, artha and kama. With a sharp memory, he was a genius. He was highly skilled in accomplishing tasks related to social practices and customs.
— M.N. Dutt (1891)
Commentary
Rama knows the true nature of dharma (duty), artha (purpose), and kama (desire) — the three aims of life. He does not reject desire or ambition but understands them in their proper place. A complete human being integrates all three without letting any dominate.
धर्मार्थकाममेधाविन्