Shloka 4
द्वादशः सर्गः — Rama’s Proof of Power, the First Duel, and the Identification Mark
Kishkindha Kanda, Sarga 12
प्रविष्टश्च मुहूर्तेन धरां भित्त्वा महाजवः।निष्पत्य च पुनस्तूर्णं स्वतूणीं प्रविवेश ह4.12.4।।
praviṣṭaś ca muhūrtena dharāṃ bhittvā mahājavaḥ |
niṣpatya ca punas tūrṇaṃ svatūṇīṃ praviveśa ha ||
Chỉ trong khoảnh khắc, mũi tên ấy—nhanh như gió lớn—xuyên thủng mặt đất, rồi bật vọt trở lên và tức thì lao về, nhập lại vào ống tên của chính mình.
In a moment the arrow emerged from the earth which it pierced and re-entered the quiver with great speed.
FAQs
Dharma here supports righteous action through verified capability: Rāma’s power is shown as reliable, enabling him to uphold his promise to protect Sugrīva.
During the proof of strength episode, the arrow completes an extraordinary feat—piercing and re-emerging—signaling Rāma’s unmatched martial skill.
Rāma’s competence and controlled power—strength governed by purpose rather than display.