- in the three worlds held him in high esteem. In forbearance he was like the earth, in wisdom like Brihaspati and in prowess like the consort of Sachi (Indra). [2-1-32]
तथा सर्वप्रजाकान्तैः प्रीतिसञ्जननैः पितुः | गुणैर्विरुरुचे रामो दीप्तः सूर्य इवांशुभिः || २-१-३३
Rama, by his virtues, was a source of happiness to all the people and a spring of joy to his father. As the sun shines with his rays, Rama was shining, thus, with his virtues. [2-1-33]
The earth desired him as her lord, for he was bestowed with such avowed virtues and with indomitable prowess equal to all the guardians of the quarters. [2-1-34]