Shloka 74

दुन्दुभिवधप्रसङ्गः

The Dundubhi Episode and the Proof of Rama’s Prowess

Devanagari script

शूरश्च शूरघाती च प्रख्यातबलपौरुषः।बलवान्वानरो वाली संयुगेष्वपराजितः4.11.74।।

Transliteration

śūraś ca śūraghātī ca prakhyātabala-pauruṣaḥ |

balavān vānaro vālī saṃyugeṣv aparājitaḥ || 4.11.74 ||

Translation

瓦利既是英雄，亦是诛灭英雄者，以力量与雄勇闻名；那位强大的猿王在诸战之中从未被征服。

Word by Word

• शूरः: heroic
• शूरः: कर्ता-विशेषण
• Type: Adjective
• Root: शूर (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा, एकवचन; विशेषण (वाली)

• च: and
• च: समुच्चय
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: च (अव्यय)
• Form: समुच्चयार्थक-अव्यय

• शूरघाती: slayer of heroes
• शूरघाती: कर्ता-विशेषण
• Type: Adjective
• Root: शूर + घातिन् (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा, एकवचन; उपपद-तत्पुरुष (शूरान् घाति/हन्ति इति)

• च: and
• च: समुच्चय
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: च (अव्यय)
• Form: समुच्चयार्थक-अव्यय

• प्रख्यातबलपौरुषः: whose strength and manliness are renowned
• प्रख्यातबलपौरुषः: कर्ता-विशेषण
• Type: Adjective
• Root: प्रख्यात + बल + पौरुष (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा, एकवचन; बहुव्रीहि (प्रख्यातं बलं पौरुषं च यस्य सः)

• बलवान्: powerful
• बलवान्: कर्ता-विशेषण
• Type: Adjective
• Root: बलवत् (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा, एकवचन; विशेषण

• वानरः: monkey (chief)
• वानरः: कर्ता (Appositive subject)
• Type: Noun
• Root: वानर (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा, एकवचन; जातिवाचक

• वाली: Vali
• वाली: कर्ता (Karta/Subject)
• Type: Noun
• Root: वालिन् (प्रातिपदिक; नाम)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा, एकवचन

• संयुगेषु: in battles
• संयुगेषु: अधिकरण
• Type: Noun
• Root: संयुग (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, सप्तमी, बहुवचन; अधिकरण

• अपराजितः: unconquered
• अपराजितः: कर्ता-विशेषण
• Type: Adjective
• Root: अ-पराजित (प्रातिपदिक; PPP from परा+√जि)
• Form: नञ्-पूर्वक क्त-प्रत्ययान्त कृदन्त (PPP used adjectivally), पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा, एकवचन; विशेषण (वाली)

Context

'Powerful Vali is valiant and has killed brave fighters. He is well-known for his prowess and valour. He has not faced defeat in war.

Characters & Entities

• Sugriva
• Rama
• Lakshmana
• Vālī
• vānara

FAQs

What is the core ethical principle (Dharma) in this verse?

Dharma requires facing truth about power and consequences: acknowledging Vālī’s undefeated status prevents unjust or ill-planned conflict and supports righteous, responsible action.

What is the narrative situation?

Sugriva continues warning Rama by describing Vālī’s established record as an unconquered warrior.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Truthful counsel (satya-vacana): Sugriva offers an unvarnished portrayal of the threat.