Shloka 4.15.23

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

Devanagari script

यौवराज्येन सुग्रीवं तूर्णं साध्वभिषेचय।विग्रहं मा कृथा वीर भ्रात्रा राजन्बलीयसा।।

Transliteration

yauvarājyena sugrīvaṃ tūrṇaṃ sādhv abhiṣecaya | vigrahaṃ mā kṛthā vīra bhrātrā rājan balīyasā ||

Translation

O king, O hero—swiftly consecrate Sugrīva as crown prince. Do not enter into hostility with your brother, who is the stronger side.

Context

'O king! O hero! consecrate your brother Sugriva as prince at once. Do not create enmity with him.

Characters & Entities

• Tārā
• Vāli
• Sugrīva
• Yauvarājya (crown-princeship)

FAQs

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

Dharma in rulership and family life favors reconciliation and rightful settlement over fraternal conflict; restoring order through legitimate appointment is urged.

What is the narrative situation?

Tārā proposes a concrete solution: immediately anoint Sugrīva as heir-apparent and stop the feud.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Peacemaking and political wisdom—choosing stability and justice over pride-driven rivalry.