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कुलोचितमतिः क्षात्रं धर्मं स्वं बहुमन्यते । मन्यते परया कीर्त्या महत्स्वर्गफलं ततः ॥ २-१-१६
He entertained thoughts befitting his (great) dynasty and honoured the code of conduct of a kshatriya. He believed one could attain heavenly abode through his great achievements. [2-1-16]
english translation
नाश्रेयसि रतो विद्वान्न विरुद्धकथारुचिः । उत्तरोत्तरयुक्तीनां वक्ता वाचस्पतिर्यथा ॥ २-१-१७
english translation
अरोगस्तरुणो वाग्मी वपुष्मान्देशकालवित् । लोके पुरुषसारज्ञस्साधुरेको विनिर्मितः ॥ २-१-१८
He was young, eloquent, healthy ( had a good body ) and free from disease. He was conscious of (right) time and place (for his pursuits). He was capable of ascertaining the potentiality of men. He was born a gentleman in this world. [2-1-18]
english translation
स तु श्रेष्ठैर्गुणैर्युक्तः प्रजानां पार्थिवात्मजः । बहिश्चर इव प्राणो बभूव गुणतः प्रियः ॥ २-१-१९
Bestowed with such excellent qualities, the prince (Rama) became a favourite of his subjects. He was like their vital life outside their bodies. [2-1-19]
english translation
सम्यग्विद्याव्रतस्नातो यथावत्साङ्गवेदवित् । इष्वस्त्रे च पितुः श्रेष्ठो बभूव भरताग्रजः ॥ २-१-२०
With the appropriate sacred ablution marking the completion of the vow relating to the respective branches of learning in accordance with tradition, this elder brother of Bharata achieved proficiency in the Vedas and its auxiliary sciences. He surpassed his father in archery. [2-1-20]
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