Shloka 4.15.18

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

Devanagari script

तव भ्रातुर्हि विख्यातस्सहायो रणकर्कशः।रामः परबलामर्दी युगान्ताग्निरिवोत्थितः।।

Transliteration

tava bhrātur hi vikhyātaḥ sahāyo raṇakarkaśaḥ | rāmaḥ parabalāmardī yugāntāgnir ivotthitaḥ ||

Translation

For your brother, Rāma is a renowned ally—fierce in battle—who crushes the enemy’s hosts, rising like the fire at the end of the age.

Context

'Rama, famous for crushing foes in war, like the fire that breaks out at the dissolution of the world, has slain strong enemies like Khara and will help your brother.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Sugrīva
• Vāli

FAQs

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

Dharma-guided action requires heeding prudent warnings: when a righteous and powerful ally supports the other side, aggression becomes adharma and self-destructive.

What is the narrative situation?

Tārā stresses that Rāma stands as Sugrīva’s celebrated battle-ally, implying grave danger for Vāli.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Caution informed by truth—accepting reality even when it threatens one’s pride.