Ramayana — Yuddha Kanda, Sarga 43, Shloka 14
द्वन्द्वयुद्धप्रवृत्तिः
Dvandva-Yuddha: The Onset of Single Combats
धर्मस्यपुत्रोबलवान्सुषेणइतिविश्रुतः ।सविद्युन्मालिनासार्धमयुध्यतमहाकपिः ।।6.43.14।।वानराश्चापरेभीमाराक्षसैरपरैस्सह ।द्वन्द्वंसमीयुस्सहसायुद्धायबहुभिस्सह ।।6.43.15।।
dharmasya putro balavān suṣeṇa iti viśrutaḥ |
sa vidyunmālinā sārdham ayudhyata mahākapiḥ ||
Suṣeṇa, mächtig und berühmt als „Sohn des Dharma“, jener große Affe, kämpfte im Nahkampf Seite an Seite mit Vidyunmālin.
Mighty Sushena, the righteous son fought with well known Vidyunmali. And fierce monkeys and Rakshasas fought in dual war with each other.
FAQs
The verse links identity and conduct: being called ‘son of Dharma’ implies a standard of righteous courage—strength used in service of justice, not cruelty.
Another duel is spotlighted: Suṣeṇa engages the rākṣasa Vidyunmālin in the thick of the battle.
Righteous valor—strength joined to moral reputation and responsibility.