Aranya Kaanda
123 - A description of the spring; Narada's meeting with Sri Rama
Chaupais
Description
As the sage listened to the delightful of Sri Rama (the Lord of Raghus), a thrill ran through his body and his eyes filled with tears. He said to himself, "Tell me, is there any other master whose wont it is to show such attachment and fondness for his servants? Men who refuse to worship such a lord shaking off all delusion are bankrupt of wisdom, dull-writted and wretched." The sage Narada again reverentially spoke to the Lord, " Listen, O Rama, who are well-versed in sacred lore: tell me, my lord Raghuvira (Hero of Raghu's line), the distinguishing marks of saints, O dispeller of the fear of transmigration." " I tell you, dear sage, the qualities of saints, by virtue of which they hold Me in subjection. They are masters of the six passions (lust, anger, greed, infatuation, pride and jealousy), sinless, disinterested, firm, possessing nothing, pure (both within and without), full of bliss, of boundless wisdom, desireless, moderate in diet, truthful, inspired, learned and united with God, circumspect, bestowing honour on others, free from pride, strong-minded and highly conversant with the course of Dharma (righteousness).