Shloka 43
दुन्दुभिवधप्रसङ्गः
The Dundubhi Episode and the Proof of Rama’s Prowess
अयुद्ध्यत तदा वाली शक्रतुल्यपराक्रमः।मुष्टिभिर्जानुभिश्चैव शिलाभिः पादपैस्तथा4.11.43।।
ayuddhyata tadā vālī śakratulyaparākramaḥ |
muṣṭibhir jānubhiś caiva śilābhiḥ pādapaiḥ tathā || 4.11.43 ||
അപ്പോൾ ശക്രസമമായ പരാക്രമമുള്ള വാലി യുദ്ധം തുടർന്നു—മുഷ്ടികളാലും മുട്ടുകളാലും, കൂടാതെ പാറകളും വൃക്ഷങ്ങളും കൊണ്ടും പ്രഹരിച്ചു.
'Then Vali who was equal to Indra in prowess fought, hitting him with fists, knees, rocks and trees.
FAQs
The epic often separates capability from righteousness: extraordinary skill is acknowledged, while the broader story later asks how such power should be directed under dharma.
The verse describes the intensity and improvisational nature of the fight, using bodily strikes and natural weapons.
Strength and battle-readiness—Vālī’s relentless effectiveness in combat.