Motif
Heroic proof by piercing seven trees
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A motif of the Divine Warrior and Sacred Combat family, within the sub-family Warrior Imagery and Radiance. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
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hindu
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The Ramayan of Valmiki Canto VI. The Tokens. / Canto XI. Dundubhi. / Canto XII. The Palm Trees. / Canto XIV. The Challenge.; lines 39199-39290 confidence: medium
Ráma recalls that his arrow passed through seven tall trees, tells Sugríva to trust in that strength, and instructs him to challenge Báli at the gate so the gold-chained king will come out from his royal hold.
Ráma reminds Sugríva that he has seen his hand send one arrow through seven tall trees.
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