Shloka 29
अभिज्ञानप्रदानम्
The Token of Recognition (Chūḍāmaṇi) and the Crow Episode Recalled
ततस्तस्मिन्महाबाहुः कोपसंवर्तितेक्षणः।।5.38.29।।वायसे कृतवान्क्रूरां मतिं मतिमतां वरः।
tatas tasmin mahābāhuḥ kopasaṃvartitekṣaṇaḥ || 5.38.29 ||
vāyase kṛtavān krūrāṃ matiṃ matimatāṃ varaḥ |
Maka sang berlengan perkasa—terbaik di antara yang arif—dengan mata menyempit berputar karena murka, menetapkan tekad yang keras terhadap gagak itu.
"It may not be possible for a woman to cross on my back the vast ocean stretching over a hundred yojanas. It is not possible for a woman.
FAQs
Dharma supports firm action against cruelty, but it must arise from discerning judgment, not mere rage.
Rāma decides to act decisively against the crow after recognizing the offense.
Practical wisdom (viveka) paired with protective strength.