Shloka 20
दुन्दुभिवधप्रसङ्गः
The Dundubhi Episode and the Proof of Rama’s Prowess
हिमवानब्रवीद्वाक्यं श्रुत्वा वाक्यविशारदः।अनुक्तपूर्वं धर्मात्मा क्रोधात्तमसुरोत्तमम्4.11.20।।
himavān abravīd vākyaṃ śrutvā vākyaviśāradaḥ | anuktapūrvaṃ dharmātmā krodhāt tam asurottamam ||
Al oír aquellas palabras jamás dichas, el justo Himaván, diestro en el hablar, encendido de ira, se dirigió a aquel príncipe de los asuras.
'On hearing such words, which no one had spoken earlier, righteous Himavan, skilful in conversation, flew into a rage and said to Dundubhi,the best of demons:
FAQs
It distinguishes between ordinary rage and dharmic indignation: even the righteous may become angry when sacred duty is violated, yet that anger is oriented toward protection of order.
After Dundubhi’s insulting challenge, Himavān—normally peaceful—becomes angry and prepares to respond verbally.
Moral clarity with disciplined speech: Himavān is ‘vākya-viśārada’ and ‘dharmātmā’, implying that even strong emotion is expressed through reasoned, principled words.