Shloka 4.15.11

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

Devanagari script

त्वया तस्य निरस्तस्य पीडितस्य विशेषतः।इहैत्य पुनराह्वानं शङ्कां जनयतीव मे।।

Transliteration

tvayā tasya nirastasya pīḍitasya viśeṣataḥ |

ihait ya punar āhvānaṃ śaṅkāṃ janayatīva me || 4.15.11 ||

Translation

That he—repulsed and especially hurt by you—has come here again to challenge you once more; this indeed stirs suspicion in me.

Context

'One who is defeated and badly mauled by you is again coming and inviting you to a duel in this manner arouses suspicion in me.

Characters & Entities

• Vāli
• Sugrīva

FAQs

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

Discernment (viveka) is part of dharma in governance and conflict: repeated provocation may indicate hidden support or deceit, so one should assess causes before acting.

What is the narrative situation?

Vāli reasons that Sugrīva’s renewed challenge is unusual after a prior defeat, and he suspects external backing.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Strategic caution—Vāli’s alertness to patterns, though colored by rivalry.