किमर्थं नगरद्वारमिदं रुध्द्वा विनर्दसि। दुन्दुभे विदितो मेऽसि रक्षप्राणान्महाबल4.11.30।।
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Valmiki Ramayana Dataset
English Translation
दुन्दुभे O Dundubhi, इदम् this, नगरद्वारम् entrance of the city, रुध्द्वा blocking, किमर्थम् for what reason, विनर्दसि are you roaring, मे to me, विदितः known, असि you are,महाबल O powerful one, प्राणान् life, रक्ष you may protect.
English Commentary
'O Dundubhi why are you roaring, blocking the entrance of the city? I know you are powerful. Go and save your life.'