Shloka 4.15.21

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

Devanagari script

तत्क्षमं न विरोधस्ते सह तेन महात्मना।दुर्जयेनाप्रमेयेन रामेण रणकर्मसु।।

Transliteration

tat kṣamaṃ na virodhas te saha tena mahātmanā | durjayenāprameyena rāmeṇa raṇa-karmasu ||

Translation

Therefore, it is not fitting for you to be at enmity with that great-souled Rāma—immeasurable and hard to conquer in the deeds of war.

Context

'Rama is immeasurable in prowess and unconquerable in war. Therefore, enmity with him is not desirable for you.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Vāli

FAQs

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

Dharma includes avoiding unjust and ruinous conflict; wisdom is to refrain from hostility toward a righteous and overwhelmingly powerful opponent.

What is the narrative situation?

Tārā explicitly counsels Vāli that opposing Rāma is improper and dangerous.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Prudence (nīti) and restraint—choosing peace when war would be wrongful and catastrophic.