Lord Rama

The first step towards devotion is to seek the company of saints and attend their congregation.

By your very thought, self-delusion, lust, arrogance, and pride disappear.

The Lord of Raghu's line met all His mothers and consoled them, saying that no one should be blamed, as the world is controlled by God's will.

Dear Bharata, you are an upholder of righteousness, well-versed in secular lore as well as in the Vedas and adept in love.

You know my nature, dear sage; do I ever hide anything from my devotees?

There is nothing that I would withhold from my devotee; never give up this belief, even by mistake.

The Lord says, 'Listen, O Hanuman, do not be depressed at heart. You are twice as dear to me as Lakshmana. Everyone says that I look upon all with the same eye, but a devotee is particularly dear to me because he too depends on none but me.'

A creature cannot experience happiness, nor can its mind find peace, even in a dream, as long as it does not give up desire, which is a source of sorrow, and worship you.

Lord Rama spoke after careful consideration, words that were not only humble but also fitting for the place, time, and circumstances.

When you are happy, I am happy; it is your well-being that I desire.

You are able to maintain your piety, my friend, because I know all your ways and you are a master of correct behavior, avoiding wrongdoing.

The Lord said, "Poison is the moon's most beloved brother; that is why he has lodged it in his heart and, diffusing his envenomed rays, torments parted lovers."

Tell me, king of Lanka, if all is well with you and your family, despite being amidst wicked surroundings.