Shloka 4.12.13

द्वादशः सर्गः — Rama’s Proof of Power, the First Duel, and the Identification Mark (Kishkindha Kanda, Sarga 12)

Devanagari script

अस्माद्गच्छेम किष्किन्धां क्षिप्रं गच्छ त्वमग्रतः।गत्वा चाह्वय सुग्रीव वालिनं भ्रातृगन्धिनम्4.12.13।।

Transliteration

asmād gacchema kiṣkindhāṃ kṣipraṃ gaccha tvam agrataḥ | gatvā cāhvaya sugrīva vālinam bhrātṛgandhinam ||

Translation

From here we shall go to Kishkindha; go quickly in front. Having gone, O Sugriva, challenge Vali—your ‘brother’ only in name.

Context

'O Sugriva, get ready at once. We will promptly proceed to Kishkinda from here. Go ahead and challenge Vali, your brother only in name, to a combat.'

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Sugriva
• Vali
• Kishkindha

FAQs

What is the core ethical principle (Dharma) in this verse?

Dharma as duty to an ally: Rama moves from assurance to execution, directing lawful, purposeful action to fulfill a pledged alliance.

What is the narrative situation?

Rama instructs Sugriva to proceed to Kishkindha and call Vali out for combat, setting the plan into motion.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rama’s decisiveness and commitment to satya—acting promptly to uphold his promise.