Shloka 4.12.29

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

Devanagari script

सुग्रीव श्रूयातां तात क्रोधश्च व्यपनीयताम्।कारणं येन बाणोऽयं न मया स विसर्जितः4.12.29।।

Transliteration

sugrīva śrūyatāṁ tāta krodhaś ca vyapanīyatām |

kāraṇaṁ yena bāṇo ’yaṁ na mayā sa visarjitaḥ || 4.12.29 ||

Translation

Sugrīva, dear friend—listen, and set aside your anger. I will tell you the reason why I did not release this arrow.

Context

'O dear Sugriva! dispel your anger and listen to me why I had not released the arrow.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Sugrīva
• arrow (bāṇa)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes mastery over anger and commitment to truthful explanation; Rāma asks for calm listening before acting or judging.

What is the narrative situation?

After the first clash, Sugrīva is upset that Vālī was not struck; Rāma begins explaining his restraint.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s composure and accountability—he offers reasons rather than excuses.