Shloka 47
दुन्दुभिवधप्रसङ्गः
The Dundubhi Episode and the Proof of Rama’s Prowess
तं तोलयित्वा बाहुभ्यां गतसत्त्वमचेतनम्।चिक्षेप बलवान्वाली वेगेनैकेन योजनम्4.11.47।।
taṃ tolayitvā bāhubhyāṃ gatasattvam acetanaṃ |
cikṣepa balavān vālī vegenaikena yojanam || 4.11.47 ||
ప్రాణశక్తి లేని, అచేతనమైన దేహాన్ని రెండు భుజాలతో ఎత్తి, బలవంతుడైన వాలి ఒక్క వేగంతో ఒక యోజనం దూరం విసిరివేశాడు।
In the fight, Dundubhi fell down, with his strength, courage and prowess dwindled. Vali lifted his huge body and dashed it down on the ground. The body of Dundubhi dissolved into the five elements.
FAQs
It indirectly points to the gravity of violence: even after death, the consequences ripple outward. Dharma asks not only ‘can one do it?’ but ‘what follows from doing it?’
After killing Dundubhi, Vālī throws the corpse far away, setting up later events connected to where it lands and what it affects.
Physical power and effortless capacity—Vālī’s extraordinary strength is showcased.