Valmiki Ramayana · Bala Kanda · Sarga 1
को न्वस्मिन् सांप्रतं लोके गुणवान् कश्च वीर्यवान् ।
धर्मज्ञश्च कृतज्ञश्च सत्यवाक्यो दृढव्रतः ॥
Who in this world at present is virtuous, powerful, knower of dharma, grateful, truthful, and firm in vow?
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इस समय संसार में कौन गुणवान्, वीर्यवान्, धर्मज्ञ, कृतज्ञ, सत्यवादी और दृढ़व्रत है?
Commentary
Valmiki's question to Narada is the seed from which the entire Ramayana grows. He asks: who in this world is truly virtuous? The six qualities he lists form the framework for Rama's character throughout the epic.
गुणवान्धर्मज्ञकृतज्ञ