Valmiki Ramayana Verse 1.36

Verse 1.36

Sarga 1

रामोऽपि परमोदारस्सुमुखस्सुमहायशा: । न चैच्छत्पितुरादेशाद्राज्यं रामो महाबल: ।।1.1.36।।

rāmo'pi paramodārassumukhassumahāyaśā: . na caicchatpiturādeśādrājyaṃ rāmo mahābala: ..1.1.36..

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English Translation

"Although a source of universal delight, although exceedingly generous and of cheerful countenance, highly renowned and capable Rama refused to accept the kingdom in accordance with the command of his father."

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Word Meanings

रामोऽपि eventhough he delights everybody, परमोदारोऽपि eventhough exceedingly generous (in fulfilling the desires like absorption in divinity etc, of those who take refuge in him), सुमुखोऽपि eventhough having cheerful countenance (when somebody approaches him for favours), राम Rama, सुमहायशा: greatly renowned (because of dispensing charities), महाबल: highly capable (in fulfilling the desires of others), पितु: father's, आदेशात् by command, राज्यम् kingdom, नैच्छत् refused to accept.

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Valmiki Ramayana

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Sarga 1

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1.36