Shloka 7
रामस्य सुग्रीवप्रति रोषः — हनूमता सीतादर्शनवृत्तान्तः
Rāma’s Reproach of Sugrīva; Hanūmān’s Report of Seeing Sītā
अस्मात् परस्त्वेष महाधनुष्मान् पुत्र: कुलिन्दाधिपतेव॑रिष्ठ:
asmāt parastveṣa mahādhanuṣmān putraḥ kulindādhipate variṣṭhaḥ
Beyond this point stands a mighty archer—the excellent son of the lord of the Kulindas—distinguished among his lineage. The speaker draws attention to his prowess and noble birth, implying both the ethical weight of lineage and the practical significance of martial capability in the unfolding encounter.
कोटिक उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights how social identity (lineage and rulership) and personal capability (archery prowess) are both used in epic narrative to assess a person’s standing. Ethically, it suggests that excellence is recognized through both inherited responsibility and demonstrated skill.
Koṭika points out that just beyond their current position there is a formidable archer—identified as the outstanding son of the Kulinda ruler—thereby preparing the listener for an encounter or emphasizing the significance of this figure in the scene.