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 ||
“Này Dundubhi, cớ sao ngươi chặn cổng thành này mà gầm rống? Ta đã biết sức mạnh của ngươi—hãy giữ lấy mạng sống, hỡi kẻ đại lực!”
'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.