Shloka 2
द्वादशः सर्गः — Rama’s Proof of Power, the First Duel, and the Identification Mark
Kishkindha Kanda, Sarga 12
स गृहीत्वा धनुर्घोरं शरमेकं च मानदः।सालमुद्दिश्य चिक्षेप ज्यास्वनैः पूरयन्दिशः। 4.12.2।।
sa gṛhītvā dhanur ghoraṃ śaram ekaṃ ca mānadaḥ | sālam uddiśya cikṣepa jyāsvanaiḥ pūrayan diśaḥ || 4.12.2 ||
Rāma, der den Hochmut der Feinde beugt, ergriff seinen furchtbaren Bogen und einen einzigen Pfeil; auf den Śāla-Baum zielend ließ er ihn fliegen, und der Klang der Sehne erfüllte alle Himmelsrichtungen.
Bow in hand, Rama watched both the heroes who resembled the twin Aswini Kumaras.
FAQs
Dharma here is disciplined power: strength is displayed with control and purpose, as Rāma demonstrates capability before acting in a morally weighty conflict.
Rāma demonstrates his archery by shooting at a śāla tree—an act connected to establishing confidence and readiness in the unfolding Vāli–Sugrīva episode.
Vīrya (valor/competence) combined with restraint—skill shown as measured proof rather than reckless violence.