Shloka 4.12.26

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

Devanagari script

आह्वयस्वेति मामुक्त्वा दर्शयित्वा च विक्रमम्।वैरिणा घातयित्वा च किमिदानीं त्वया कृतम्4.12.26।।

Transliteration

āhvayasveti mām uktvā darśayitvā ca vikramam | vairiṇā ghātayitvā ca kim idānīṃ tvayā kṛtam || 4.12.26 ||

Translation

After telling me, “Challenge him,” and after displaying your prowess, why have you now let the enemy strike me—what is this that you have done?

Context

'You demonstrated your prowess and directed me to challenge Vali and then why did you make the enemy hit me thus?

Characters & Entities

• Sugrīva
• Rāma
• Vāli (implied as enemy)

FAQs

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

Dharma in alliances requires reliability: if one induces another to take risk, one must act consistently with one’s pledged support and speak truthfully about one’s intent.

What is the narrative situation?

After being hurt in combat, Sugrīva confronts Rāma, questioning why promised assistance did not materialize.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Candor and insistence on accountability in friendship.