Shloka 39
दुन्दुभिवधप्रसङ्गः
The Dundubhi Episode and the Proof of Rama’s Prowess
तमेवमुक्त्वा सङ्कृद्धो मालामुत्क्षिप्य काञ्चनीम्।पित्रा दत्तां महेन्द्रेण युद्धाय व्यवतिष्ठत4.11.39।।
tam evam uktvā saṅkṛddho mālām utkṣipya kāñcanīm |
pitrā dattāṃ mahendreṇa yuddhāya vyavatiṣṭhata ||
فلما قال ذلك، اشتدّ غضبُ فالي، فطرح الإكليلَ الذهبي الذي وهبه له أبوه ماهيندرا (إندرا)، وتهيّأ للقتال وثبت لميدان الحرب.
'Having addressed thus in a rage, Vali removed the golden garland gifted by Indra, his father, and stood ready for the combat.
FAQs
Readiness within rules: before a formal fight, one prepares appropriately and removes distinguishing insignia that could complicate recognition or fairness in combat.
Vali, now committed to the duel, removes Indra’s gifted golden garland and physically assumes a combat stance.
Martial decisiveness—Vali transitions from words to disciplined readiness for a direct encounter.