Shloka 4.15.1

तारोपदेशः — Tara’s Counsel to Vali on Sugriva’s Roar and Rama’s Alliance

Devanagari script

अथ तस्य निनादं तं सुग्रीवस्य महात्मनः।शुश्रावान्तः पुर गतो वाली भ्रातुरमर्षणः।।

Transliteration

atha tasya ninādaṃ taṃ sugrīvasya mahātmanaḥ |

śuśrāvāntaḥ-pura-gato vālī bhrātur amarṣaṇaḥ || 4.15.1 ||

Translation

Then Vāli—angered at his brother—heard the great-souled Sugrīva’s roar while he was within the inner apartments.

Context

The indignant Vali, who was in the harem, heard the roaring of his venerable brother, Sugriva.

Characters & Entities

• Vāli
• Sugrīva
• antaḥpura (inner chambers)

FAQs

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

Unchecked anger (krodha) and resentment distort judgment; dharma requires inner restraint before responding to provocation.

What is the narrative situation?

Sugrīva’s challenge is heard by Vāli inside the palace quarters, setting the stage for Vāli’s reaction.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

By contrast, the verse highlights the danger of lacking forbearance; Vāli is portrayed as indignant toward his brother.