- with his own brightness, just as the spotless sun in the morning causes Meru mountain to shine with brilliance. That assembly was illumined by him (the presence of Rama ) like..... - [2-3-36]
- the Moon dazzling the clear autumnal sky bespangled with sparkling planets and stars. The king ( Dasharatha ) was delighted to see his beloved son ( Rama )..... - [2-3-37]
अलङ्कृतमिवात्मानमादर्शतलसंस्थितम् | स तं सस्मितमाभाष्य पुत्रं पुत्रवतां वरः || २-३-३८
- as though he saw his own reflection adorning a mirror. To his son, the best among fathers ( the best among those who have sons, putravataam ), with a smile, he (Dasharatha)..... - [2-3-38]