Read the passage from The Rámáyan of Válmíki.His brother, fell before his feet,And cried, "Thy claim all men allow:O come, our lord and king be thou."But Ráma nobly chose to beObservant of his sire's decree.
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What is one effect of repeating Ráma's name numerous times in The Rámáyan of Válmíki?
Read the passage from "A Shield."A lonely warrior,I am wounded with iron,Scarred with sword-points,sated with battle-play,Weary of weapons.I have witnessed much fighting,Much stubborn strife.From the strokes of warI have no hopefor help or releaseEre I pass from the worldwith the proud warrior band.
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