The character of Lord Ramachandra summarised.

By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami Maharaj

There are many stories about Ramachandra in the Ramayana, and the Ramayana is so long. It is not possible to explain everything about Ramachandra in a short time. Everything, however, is explained about Ramachandra in gist form in His pranam mantra.

ramam rajiva-lochanam raghu-varam sita-patim sundaram
kakuthsam karunamayam guna-nidhim vipra-priyam dharmikam
rajendram satya-sandham dasaratha-tanayam syamalam santa-murtim
vande lokabhiramam raghu-kula-tilakam raghavam ravanarim

Ramam Rajiva-lochanam Raghu-varam: Rama was born in the Raghu dynasty, and His eyes are like lotus petals. Sata-patim: He is the husband of Mahalaksmi, Sri Sita Devi. Sundaram: He is very beautiful looking. Kakuthsam: He is very respectable. Karunamayam: He is very merciful to everyone. Guna-nidhim: we cannot say how many beautiful qualities He has. Vipra-priyam: all the brahmans give great respect and affection to Him. Dharmikam Rajendram: He shows the ideal of perfect religion, and He is the king of kings. Satya-sandham: He does whatever He thinks, that is, everything He thinks and does is truthful and honest. Dasaratha-tanayam: He is the son of Raja Dasarath. Syamalam: His complexion is a beautiful syama-varna. Krishna is tamala-syama, bluish black, but Ramachandra’s complexion is greenish like a lotus leaf. Santa-murtim: His mind is always peaceful. Whether He is facing many disturbances or He is feeling great happiness, He always remains peaceful like an ocean. Lokabhiramam: everyone likes to see Him and everyone respects Him. Raghu-kula-tilakam Raghavam: He is the jewel of the Raghu family and is thus called Raghava. Ravanarim: He is the enemy and rescuer of Ravana.