दुन्दुभिवधप्रसङ्गः
The Dundubhi Episode and the Proof of Rama’s Prowess
कृत्वेदं कार्मुकं सज्यं हस्तिहस्त मिवाततम्4.11.91।।आकर्णपूर्णमायम्य विसृजस्व महाशरम्।
kṛtvedaṁ kārmukaṁ sajyaṁ hastihastam ivātatam |
ākarṇa-pūrṇam āyamya visṛjasva mahā-śaram ||
أوتر هذا القوس واجعله مشدودًا كخرطوم الفيل الممدود؛ واجذب الوتر حتى أذنك ثم أطلق السهم العظيم.
'Reaching the mighty ocean, he implored the sea with (high) waves and hoards of gems for a fight.
Dharma as disciplined action: strength is not mere aggression; it is controlled skill used to establish truth and protect rightful aims.
Sugrīva directs Rama on how to perform the decisive test—drawing the bow fully and shooting a powerful arrow.
Kṣātra-tejas (warrior excellence): precise technique and readiness to act for a just purpose.