Shloka 33
द्वादशः सर्गः — Rama’s Proof of Power, the First Duel, and the Identification Mark
Kishkindha Kanda, Sarga 12
जीवितान्तकरं घोरं सादृश्यात्तु विशङ्कितः।मूलघातो न नौ स्याद्धि द्वयोरपि कृतो मया4.12.33।।
jīvitānta-karaṁ ghoraṁ sādṛśyāt tu viśaṅkitaḥ |
mūla-ghāto na nau syād dhi dvayor api kṛto mayā || 4.12.33 ||
Dahil sa pagkakahawig na iyon ay nangamba ako: sa isang kakila-kilabot at nakamamatay na tira, baka natamaan ko ang mismong ugat ng ating layunin—na saktan ang isa sa inyo—at masira ang kapakanan nating pareho.
'I was doubtful because of your similar appearance. I thought that I should not strike at the very root of the interests of both of us. Therefore, I did not release the terrific and deadly arrow.
FAQs
Dharma includes foresight: an act meant to help must not become a ‘root-strike’ that destroys the shared righteous objective through error.
Rāma explains his fear that a mistaken shot could kill Sugrīva and thereby sabotage their alliance and purpose.
Strategic wisdom—protecting the long-term good over impulsive action.