Shloka 4.14.12

किष्किन्धायां सुग्रीवस्य नादः — Sugriva’s War-Cry at Kishkindha

Devanagari script

यदि दृष्टिपथं प्राप्तो जीवन्स विनिवर्तते।ततो दोषेण मा गच्छेत्सद्यो गर्हेच्च मा भवान्4.14.12।।

Transliteration

yadi dṛṣṭi-pathaṃ prāpto jīvan sa vinivartate | tato doṣeṇa mā gacchet sadyo garhec ca mā bhavān ||

Translation

If he comes within my sight, he will not return alive; then you will not at once reproach me or charge me with blame.

Context

'If Vali appears before me I will not let him go with life.Then you will not blame me and find fault with me.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Sugrīva
• Vāli

FAQs

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

Accountability in action: Rāma commits to a clear outcome so that his ally is not left in uncertainty—Dharma requires deeds that match pledged protection.

What is the narrative situation?

Sugrīva fears Vāli might escape; Rāma assures him that once Vāli is within range, he will be finished.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Assurance grounded in responsibility—Rāma accepts that he must act decisively to uphold trust.