Shloka 23
दुन्दुभिवधप्रसङ्गः
The Dundubhi Episode and the Proof of Rama’s Prowess
तं शीघ्रमभिगच्छ त्वं यदि युद्धमिहेच्छसि।स हि दुर्धर्षणो नित्यं शूरस्समरकर्मणि4.11.23।।
taṃ śīghram abhigaccha tvaṃ yadi yuddham ihēcchasi |
sa hi durdharṣaṇo nityaṃ śūraḥ samara-karmaṇi || 4.11.23 ||
Si de veras deseas batalla aquí y ahora, ve pronto hacia él; pues siempre es difícil de vencer, un héroe en la obra de la guerra.
'If you wish to fight, go to him quickly.He is ever heroic and difficult to combat.
FAQs
Dharma includes clarity of intention and accountability: if one chooses conflict, one must face it directly and with full awareness of consequences.
A pointed warning is given: Vali is not a casual adversary, and any confrontation must be undertaken deliberately.
Steadfast heroism—Vali is described as consistently brave and formidable in warfare.