Shloka 4.12.14

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

Devanagari script

सर्वे ते त्वरितं गत्वा किष्किन्धां वालिनः पुरीम्।वृक्षैरात्मानमावृत्य व्यतिष्ठन्गहने वने4.12.14।।

Transliteration

sarve te tvaritaṃ gatvā kiṣkindhāṃ vālinaḥ purīm | vṛkṣair ātmānam āvṛtya vyatiṣṭhan gahane vane ||

Translation

All of them hurried to Kishkindha, Vali’s capital; then, concealing themselves behind trees, they waited in the dense forest.

Context

Thay all rushed to Kishkinda, the capital of Vali and waited in the thick forest behind the trees.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Sugriva
• Lakshmana
• Kishkindha
• Vali

FAQs

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

Dharma in action can require disciplined strategy: restraint, preparation, and coordinated conduct in pursuing a just objective.

What is the narrative situation?

Rama, Lakshmana, and Sugriva reach Kishkindha and take concealed positions in the forest.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Prudence and self-control—waiting for the right moment rather than acting impulsively.