1. Satya-Sandhaḥ (सत्यसंधः) – The Truthful One
Verse:
सत्यसंधो रघुश्रेष्ठो, वचनं तन्न मुञ्चति।
जीवितं त्यजते रामो, न तु सत्यं हि भेदयेत्.ll
(Satya-sandho raghushreṣṭho, vacanaṁ tanna muñcati।
Jīvitaṁ tyajate rāmo, na tu satyaṁ hi bhedayet॥)
"Rama, the greatest among the Raghus, never abandons his word.
He would rather give up his life than break a promise."
2. Dharmavit (धर्मवित्) – The Knower of Dharma.
Verse:
धर्मस्य साक्षाद्विदुषां वरिष्ठः,
रामः सदाचारपरायणश्च।
सर्वे जनाः श्रेयसि यं स्मरन्ति,
स धर्मवित् स्यादयोध्यानिवासी॥
(Dharmasya sākṣād viduṣāṁ variṣṭhaḥ,
Rāmaḥ sadācāra-parāyaṇaś ca।
Sarve janāḥ śreyasi yaṁ smaranti,
Sa dharmavit syād ayodhyānivāsī॥)
"Rama is the foremost among those who know Dharma,
Ever devoted to righteous conduct.
All people remember him in times of need,
For he, the knower of Dharma, resides eternally in Ayodhya."
3. Dānaśīlaḥ (दानशीलः) – The Generous One
Verse:
सर्वदाऽर्थिप्रदो रामः, सुवर्णरत्नवित्तदः।
निःस्पृहः सर्वभोगेषु, दाता लोकहिताय सः॥
(Sarvadā’arthiprado rāmaḥ, suvarṇa-ratna-vittadaḥ।
Niḥspṛhaḥ sarvabhogeṣu, dātā loka-hitāya saḥ॥
Meaning:
"Rama always gives to those in need, bestowing gold, gems, and wealth.
Detached from worldly pleasures, he gives for the welfare of all beings."
4. Mitra-Vatsalaḥ (मित्रवत्सलः) – The Loving Friend.
Verse:
यः सखा सुमित्रवांश्च, दीनानां हितकाम्यया।
रामो वै स प्रियो नित्यं, मित्रवत्सल ईरितः॥
(Yaḥ sakhā sumitravāṁś ca, dīnānāṁ hita-kāmyayā।
Rāmo vai sa priyo nityaṁ, mitra-vatsala īritaḥ॥)
"He who is a true friend and protector,
Who always seeks the well-being of the humble,
That Rama is eternally dear to all,
For he is known as the most affectionate friend."
5. Kṣamāśīlaḥ (क्षमाशीलः) – The Forgiving One
Verse:
अपराधेषु लोकस्य, क्षमामूर्तिर्दयानिधिः।
रामः सर्वगुणोपेतः, क्षमाशीलः स कीर्तितः॥
(Aparādheṣu lokasya, kṣamāmūrtir-dayānidhiḥ।
Rāmaḥ sarvaguṇopetaḥ, kṣamāśīlaḥ sa kīrtitaḥ॥)
"When the world errs, he is the embodiment of forgiveness,
An ocean of compassion and virtues.
Rama is praised as the one whose nature is patience and mercy."
Would you like me to continue with more qualities?
Certainly! Here are more divine qualities of Lord Rama, each with a verse and its meaning:
6. Āryaḥ (आर्यः) – The Noble One
Verse:
सर्वभूतहिते युक्तो, जनानां प्रियदर्शनः।
आर्यः स परमो रामो, लोके धैर्यसमन्वितः॥
(Sarva-bhūta-hite yukto, janānāṁ priya-darśanaḥ।
Āryaḥ sa paramo rāmo, loke dhairya-samanvitaḥ॥)
"Ever engaged in the welfare of all beings,
Pleasing to the eyes of all who see him,
Rama is the supreme noble soul,
Who walks the world with unshakable courage."
7. Śatrunibarhaṇaḥ (शत्रुनिबर्हणः) – The Destroyer of Enemies
Verse:
शस्त्रविद्याविशारदः, शत्रूनां निधनं करः1
रामो रणेऽपराजितः, स शत्रुनिबर्हणः॥
(Śastra-vidyā-viśāradaḥ, śatrūnāṁ nidhanam karaḥ।
Rāmo raṇe’parājitaḥ, sa śatru-nibarhaṇaḥ॥)
"An expert in the science of weapons,
Bringing destruction to his foes,
Unconquered in battle,
That Rama is the vanquisher of enemies."
8. Satyavādī (सत्यवादी) – The Truthful Speaker
नानृतं भाषते रामः, सत्यमेव सदा वदेत्।
सत्यं च धर्मसंयुक्तं, रामो सत्यवदामवरः॥
(Nā’nṛtaṁ bhāṣate rāmaḥ, satyam eva sadā vadet।
Satyaṁ ca dharma-saṁyuktaṁ, rāmo satya-vadāmavaraḥ॥)
"Rama never speaks falsehood,
He always speaks the truth.
His truthfulness is rooted in Dharma,
And he is the foremost among truthful ones."
9. Jita-Krodhaḥ (जितक्रोधः) – The One Who Has Conquered Anger
क्रोधं जित्वा सदा रामो, धैर्ययुक्तः समाहितः।
सर्वज्ञः सर्वहितकारी, जितक्रोधः स कीर्तितःll
(Krodhaṁ jitvā sadā rāmo, dhairya-yuktaḥ samāhitaḥ।
Sarvajñaḥ sarva-hita-kārī, jita-krodhaḥ sa kīrtitaḥ॥)
"Having conquered anger, Rama remains ever patient,
Endowed with fortitude and wisdom.
Knowing all, and working for the good of all,
He is praised as the one who has mastered wrath."
10. Bhṛtya-Vatsalaḥ (भृत्यवत्सलः) – The Loving Master of Devotees
भृत्यानां हितकामार्थं, नित्यं संसेवकोऽपि सः।
रामो दासानुकम्पी च, भृत्यवत्सल ईरितः॥
(Bhṛtyānāṁ hita-kāmārthaṁ, nityaṁ saṁsevako’pi saḥ।
Rāmo dāsānukampī ca, bhṛtya-vatsala īritaḥ॥)
"For the well-being of his servants,
He himself remains ever in their service.
Compassionate toward his devotees,
Rama is known as the one who deeply loves his followers."
11. Śīlavān (शीलवान्) – The Virtuous One
गुणैः परिष्कृतं रामं, शीलसंपन्नमव्ययम्।
भजन्ति सुरयः सर्वे, शीलवानिति कीर्तितम्॥
(Guṇaiḥ pariṣkṛtaṁ rāmaṁ, śīla-saṁpannam avyayam।
Bhajanti surayaḥ sarve, śīlavān iti kīrtitam॥)
"Endowed with countless virtues,
Rama shines with unfailing nobility.
All the gods worship him,
As he is glorified as the one of impeccable character."
12. Ātma-Vān (आत्मवान्) – The Self-Controlled One
Verse:
सर्वेन्द्रियनिग्रही रामो, नित्यं योगरतः सदा।
आत्मवानिति संज्ञातः, लोके सत्पुरुषैः सदा॥
(Sarvendriya-nigrahī rāmo, nityaṁ yoga-rataḥ sadā।
Ātma-vān iti saṁjñātaḥ, loke sat-puruṣaiḥ sadā॥)
"Master of all his senses,
Ever engaged in divine contemplation,
Rama is known as the self-controlled one,
Revered by the wise in every age."
