Shloka 41
दुन्दुभिवधप्रसङ्गः
The Dundubhi Episode and the Proof of Rama’s Prowess
वाली व्यापातयाञ्चक्रे ननर्द च महास्वनम्।श्रोत्राभ्यामथ रक्तं तु तस्य सुस्राव पात्यतः4.11.41।।
vālī vyāpātayāñ cakre nanarda ca mahāsvanam |
śrotrābhyām atha raktaṃ tu tasya susrāva pātyataḥ || 4.11.41 ||
Vālī memutar-mutar tubuhnya lalu membantingnya, sambil mengaum dengan suara dahsyat; ketika Dundubhi terhempas jatuh, darah pun mengalir dari kedua telinganya.
'Vali whirled him round and round and threw him down-roaring. Blood flowed from Dundubhi's ears.
FAQs
The verse contributes to a moral contrast used in the epic: physical victory is not the same as moral victory, and later judgments in the narrative weigh actions against dharma rather than mere strength.
The fight intensifies: Vālī’s superior technique and force injure Dundubhi severely as he is thrown down.
Overwhelming combat capability and fearlessness, expressed through decisive control of the opponent.