Shloka 73
दुन्दुभिवधप्रसङ्गः
The Dundubhi Episode and the Proof of Rama’s Prowess
एवमुक्त्वा तु सुग्रीवो रामं रक्तान्तलोचनम्।ध्यात्वा मुहूर्तं काकुत्स्थं पुनरेव वचोऽब्रवीत्4.11.73।।
evam uktvā tu sugrīvo rāmaṃ raktāntalocanam |
dhyātvā muhūrtaṃ kākutsthaṃ punar eva vaco 'bravīt || 4.11.73 ||
एवमुक्त्वा सुग्रीवो रक्तान्तलोचनं रामं दृष्ट्वा, काकुत्स्थं मुहूर्तं ध्यात्वा पुनरेव वचोऽब्रवीत्॥
Having said this and thinking for a moment, Sugriva again said to the heroic Rama whose eyes had turned red.
FAQs
Dharma includes self-restraint and reflection before major action: the pause suggests deliberation, not haste, in matters involving justice and violence.
A brief narrative interlude: Sugriva observes Rama’s intense reaction, thinks, and resumes his speech.
Deliberation and emotional discipline: the scene highlights the gravity of the decision and the need to proceed thoughtfully.