Question

from the rámáyan of válmíki
translated by ralph t. h. griffith
the joy of queen kausalyás heart,
in every virtue he has part
firm as himalayas snowy steep,
unfathomed like the mighty deep
the peer of vishnus power and might,
and lovely as the lord of night.
patient as earth, but, roused to ire,
fierce as the world-destroying fire,
in bounty like the lord of gold,
and justice self in human mould
with him, his best and eldest son,
by all his princely virtues won
king dasaratha willed to share
his kingdom as the regent heir
but when kaikeyl, youngest queen,
with eyes of envious hate had seen
the solemn pomp and regal state
prepared the prince to consecrate,
she bade the hapless king bestow
two gifts he promised long ago.
that ráma to the woods should flee,
and that her child the heir should be.
by chains of duty firmly tied,
the wretched king perforce complied
ráma, to please kaikeyl went
obedient forth to banishment
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 be
observant of his sires decree.
the reader can conclude that the passage is part of an epic poem because ráma
has a loyal following.
is a courageous hero
has a devoted brother.
is a royal prince

Explanation:

Epic poems often feature heroes with noble qualities and significant deeds. In this passage, Rāma is shown as a figure with great virtues (like being firm, patient, just etc.). His brother's act of falling at his feet and calling him worthy of being king ("Thy claim all men allow. O come, our lord and king be thou") shows a loyal following. Also, the description of his princely virtues and the whole context of kingship, duty (he is obedient to his sire's decree even if it means going to the woods) are elements that are common in epic poetry where the hero's actions and qualities are highlighted.

Answer:

has a loyal following.