Shloka 30
दुन्दुभिवधप्रसङ्गः
The Dundubhi Episode and the Proof of Rama’s Prowess
किमर्थं नगरद्वारमिदं रुध्द्वा विनर्दसि।दुन्दुभे विदितो मेऽसि रक्षप्राणान्महाबल4.11.30।।
kimarthaṃ nagaradvāram idaṃ ruddhvā vinardasi |
dundubhe vidito me 'si rakṣa prāṇān mahābala ||
«Ó Dundubhi, por que ruges depois de bloquear este portão da cidade? Eu conheço o teu poder—preserva a tua vida, ó de grande força.»
'O Dundubhi! why are you roaring, blocking the entrance of the city? I know you arepowerful. Go and save your life.'
FAQs
Dharma here emphasizes restraint and fair warning: before violence, the opponent is cautioned and given a chance to withdraw, preserving life where possible.
Dundubhi blocks Kishkindha’s entrance and roars in challenge; Vali addresses him directly, questioning his motive and warning him to retreat.
Vali’s confidence joined with restraint—he asserts awareness of Dundubhi’s strength yet advises him to avoid needless death.