Shloka 75
दुन्दुभिवधप्रसङ्गः
The Dundubhi Episode and the Proof of Rama’s Prowess
दृश्यन्ते चास्य कर्माणि दुष्कराणि सुरैरपि।यानि सञ्चिन्त्य भीतोऽहमृश्यमूकं समाश्रितः4.11.75।।
dṛśyante cāsya karmāṇi duṣkarāṇi surair api |
yāni sañcintya bhīto 'ham ṛśyamūkaṃ samāśritaḥ || 4.11.75 ||
তাৰ কৰ্মসমূহ দেখা যায়—যিবোৰ দেৱতাসকলৰ বাবেও দুস্কৰ। সেয়া চিন্তি মই ভীত হৈ ঋষ্যমূক পৰ্বতৰ আশ্ৰয় ল’লোঁ।
'Even gods cannot do what he has done. Thinking of all this and being afraid of him, I have taken refuge at Rishyamuka.
FAQs
Dharma recognizes legitimate refuge (śaraṇa) when faced with oppressive power: Sugriva’s flight is presented as a realistic response to danger while he seeks rightful protection and a just remedy.
Sugriva explains that Vālī’s extraordinary deeds terrified him, leading him to take shelter on Ṛśyamūka, where he later encounters Rama and Lakshmana.
Humility and honesty: Sugriva admits fear openly and explains his dependence on rightful alliance rather than pretending invulnerability.