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Ramayan Companion v1.0.0

A contemplative study app for Ramayana texts.

BackBala Kanda · 1.4
Valmiki Ramayana · Bala Kanda · Sarga 1
आसीद्राजा दशरथो विख्यातो बलसंवृतः । रामो नाम विभुर्वीरो धर्मज्ञो जितेन्द्रियः ॥
Translation (English)

There was a renowned king named Dasharatha, and Rama, the mighty lord, knower of dharma, conqueror of the senses.

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अनुवाद (हिंदी)

राजा दशरथ थे, और राम नामक एक प्रभु — वीर, धर्मज्ञ और जितेन्द्रिय।

Commentary

Narada introduces Rama as the ideal man: mighty, knower of dharma, conqueror of the senses. The phrase 'conqueror of the senses' (jitendriya) is key — Rama's strength is not physical but spiritual. He rules himself before he rules others.

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