![]() This quote presents a list of Rama's personal virtues, which are a central focus of the poem. At last he said softly, "In these very times such a man was born into the world. Narada still gazes out over the river' crisp currents. But I wondered if a man of this world could have all these, which not even the Gods possess." The sage was convinced his perfect man could only be the figment of a romantic imagination "I know I am asking for perfection in a mere mortal. Valmiki began in his inward way, enunciating each attribute carefully: "Integrity, bravery, righteousness, gratitude, dedication to his beliefs, a flawless character, compassion for all living, learning, skill, beauty, courage beyond bravery, radiance,control over his anger and his desires, serenity, a lack of envy, and valor to awe Indra's Devas." As Narada's eyes grew wistful, Valmiki continued. "Tell me what the virtues are, and I will tell you the man who has them." ![]() Declared, "Holy One, I wonder if any man born into the world was blessed with all the virtues by your Father in heaven."
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