Shloka 4.15.27

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

Devanagari script

न हि तेन समं बन्धुं भुवि पश्यामि कञ्चन4.15.26।।दानमानादिसत्कारैः कुरुष्व प्रत्यनन्तरम्।वैरमेतत्समुत्सृज्य तव पार्श्वे स तिष्ठतु4.15.27।।

Transliteration

na hi tena samaṃ bandhuṃ bhuvi paśyāmi kañcana 4.15.26 ||

dāna-mānādi-satkāraiḥ kuruṣva pratyanantaram |

vairam etat samutsṛjya tava pārśve sa tiṣṭhatu 4.15.27 ||

Translation

I see no kinsman on earth equal to him. Therefore abandon this enmity; honor him with gifts and esteem, and let him remain close beside you.

Context

'Indeed I do not see any of your relatives comparable to him on earth. Give up enmity with him. Give him wealth. Give him respect. Keep him by your side.

Characters & Entities

• Tārā
• Vālī
• Sugrīva

FAQs

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

Dharma is to end vendetta and restore rightful relationships through respectful, constructive action.

What is the narrative situation?

This verse reiterates Tārā’s counsel to Vālī to reconcile with Sugrīva by honoring him and keeping him close.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Conciliatory leadership—healing conflict through generosity and recognition.