Shloka 22
दुन्दुभिवधप्रसङ्गः
The Dundubhi Episode and the Proof of Rama’s Prowess
स समर्थो महाप्राज्ञस्तव युद्धविशारदः।द्वन्द्वयुद्धं महद्दातुं नमुचेरिव वासवः4.11.22।।
sa samartho mahāprājñaḥ tava yuddha-viśāradaḥ |
dvandva-yuddhaṃ mahad dātuṃ namucer iva vāsavaḥ || 4.11.22 ||
إنه مقتدرٌ عظيمُ الحكمة، خبيرٌ بفنونِ القتال؛ يقدر أن يوجّه تحدّيًا عظيمًا للمبارزة، كما فعل فاسافا (إندرا) قديمًا مع ناموتشي.
'Vali is profoundly wise, an expert in warfare. He is capable of challenging you to a duel like Indra to Namuchi.
FAQs
Dharma is framed as realism in righteous action: one should recognize an opponent’s true capacity before choosing a course that risks unjust harm or futile conflict.
The speaker cautions the listener by highlighting Vali’s battle-mastery, using an Indra–Namuchi comparison to convey the seriousness of a duel.
Martial competence guided by intelligence—skill in war is paired with strategic awareness.