Thread by @Bharathgyan

#Rama was considered a complete human being.

What makes a complete human being?

According to the Indian thought, 16 Guna, qualities, make a complete and perfect human being, they being

1. Gunavan - having many auspicious good qualities

2. Veeryavan - possessing the capacity to subdue others with divine weapons

3. Dharmajna - knower of the means of transcendental bliss, good etc.

4. Krtajna-one who remembers even small help rendered incidentally but does not remember the troubles given by others

5. Satyavakya - even in crisis, one who does not belie his word

6. Drdhavrata - unwavering resolve

7. Caaritrenayukta - never transgressing family tradition and conduct

8. Sarvabhutahita - always doing good to others without any discrimination whether the person is one’s own or others and even if the person were to be at fault

9. Vidvan - knower of all scriptures

10. Samartha - responsible in discharging duties

11. Ekapriyadarsana - Always pleasing to others

12. Aatmavan - one with unshakable courage

13. Jitakrodha - for whom anger is under control

14. Dyutiman - lustrous, radiant

15. Anasuyaka - not jealous of good qualities in others, does not lack appreciation, acknowledges good qualities in others even when self is leader

16. Kasya bibhyati Devaah - Whom even the Divinities fear & perform their respective duties, enforcing rules & regulations strictly

As a person, #Rama personified the characteristics of an ideal person. Hence He was called a Purushottama, finest among men, one who is to be emulated. One who has within Him, all the desirable virtues that any individual would seek to aspire.

Since He also fulfilled all His moral obligations, He is also revered as a Maryada Purushottam.

Many are drawn to Rama for the purity and piety in His intentions and actions.