There are three major weaknesses that arise from desire. One is telling lies. The other two are much worse: one is lusting after another man’s wife and the other is cruelty without a justified cause for hostility. You have never lied, Rāma, nor will you ever do so. You do not covet the wives of others and you have not acted in violation of dharma. These things would only be done by a man who has no control over his senses. I know you are perfectly disciplined.
- Valmiki Ramayana : the book of wilderness











