Shloka 14
द्वन्द्वयुद्धप्रवृत्तिः
Dvandva-Yuddha: The Onset of Single Combats
धर्मस्यपुत्रोबलवान्सुषेणइतिविश्रुतः ।सविद्युन्मालिनासार्धमयुध्यतमहाकपिः ।।6.43.14।।वानराश्चापरेभीमाराक्षसैरपरैस्सह ।द्वन्द्वंसमीयुस्सहसायुद्धायबहुभिस्सह ।।6.43.15।।
dharmasya putro balavān suṣeṇa iti viśrutaḥ |
sa vidyunmālinā sārdham ayudhyata mahākapiḥ ||
「ダルマの子」として名高い剛勇のスシェーナ、その大いなる猿将は、ヴィデュンマーリンとともに間近に組み討って戦った。
Mighty Sushena, the righteous son fought with well known Vidyunmali. And fierce monkeys and Rakshasas fought in dual war with each other.
FAQs
The verse links identity and conduct: being called ‘son of Dharma’ implies a standard of righteous courage—strength used in service of justice, not cruelty.
Another duel is spotlighted: Suṣeṇa engages the rākṣasa Vidyunmālin in the thick of the battle.
Righteous valor—strength joined to moral reputation and responsibility.