Shloka 81
दुन्दुभिवधप्रसङ्गः
The Dundubhi Episode and the Proof of Rama’s Prowess
कामं राघव ते वाणी प्रमाणं धैर्यमाकृतिः।सूचयन्ति परं तेजो भस्मच्छन्नमिवानलम्4.11.81।।
kāmaṃ rāghava te vāṇī pramāṇaṃ dhairyam ākṛtiḥ |
sūcayanti paraṃ tejo bhasmacchannam ivānalam || 4.11.81 ||
Sesungguhnya, wahai Rāghava, tutur kata, sikap, keberanian, dan rupa tuanku menandakan suatu daya agung yang tertinggi—laksana api yang tersembunyi di bawah abu.
'Rama ! your word and your courage indicate your supreme strength which is like fire covered with ashes.'
FAQs
True strength is disciplined and modest; dharmic power does not need display, and is recognized by steady conduct and truthful speech.
Sugriva, though still uncertain about battle proof, acknowledges signs of Rama’s greatness—comparing it to concealed fire.
Rama’s composed courage and restrained power (tejas with self-control).