Shloka 4.12.21

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

Devanagari script

एतस्मिन्नन्तरे भग्नस्सुग्रीवस्तेन वालिना।अपश्यन्राघवं नाथमृश्यमूकं प्रदुद्रुवे4.12.21।।

Transliteration

etasminn antare bhagnaḥ sugrīvas tena vālinā | apaśyan rāghavaṃ nātham ṛśyamūkaṃ pradudruve || 4.12.21 ||

Translation

Meanwhile, beaten back by Vāli, Sugrīva—failing to see Rāghava, his protector—fled swiftly toward Ṛśyamūka.

Context

Discomfited by Vali, and not seeing Rama around, Sugriva ran towards Rishyamuka mountain.

Characters & Entities

• Sugrīva
• Vāli
• Rāma (Rāghava)
• Ṛśyamūka mountain

FAQs

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

Seeking rightful refuge in danger is consistent with dharma; protection and loyalty are tested when a dependent cannot find his promised support.

What is the narrative situation?

Sugrīva loses ground in the fight and, not seeing Rāma nearby, runs toward Ṛśyamūka.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Survival-minded prudence (avoiding futile death) amid unequal combat.