Shloka 4.12.7

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

Devanagari script

इदं चोवाच धर्मज्ञं कर्मणा तेन हर्षितः।रामं सर्वास्त्रविदुषां श्रेष्ठं शूरमवस्थितम्4.12.7।।

Transliteration

idaṃ covāca dharmajñaṃ karmaṇā tena harṣitaḥ |

rāmaṃ sarvāstraviduṣāṃ śreṣṭhaṃ śūram avasthitam ||

Translation

Delighted by that deed, he spoke these words to Rāma, steadfast there: a knower of dharma, the foremost among all who understand weapons, and a valiant hero.

Context

Sugriva who stood by, elated to watch the deed of Rama, best among the valiant, proficient in the use of arms of all kinds and knower of dharma, said:

Characters & Entities

• Sugriva (implied as speaker-to-be)
• Rama

FAQs

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

True strength is framed as dharma-guided: mastery of arms is praised when joined to righteousness and self-control.

What is the narrative situation?

The narration introduces Sugrīva’s forthcoming speech after he has been heartened by Rāma’s demonstration.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s integrated excellence—valor and expertise anchored in dharma (righteous discernment).