Shloka 4.15.28

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

Devanagari script

सुग्रीवो विपुलग्रीवस्तवबन्धुस्सदा मतः।भ्रातृस्सौहृदमालम्ब नान्या गतिरिहास्ति ते।।

Transliteration

sugrīvo vipulagrīvas tava bandhuḥ sadā mataḥ |

bhrātṛ-sauhṛdam ālamba nānyā gatir ihāsti te ||

Translation

Sugrīva of broad neck is ever regarded as your own kinsman. Hold fast to brotherly goodwill—here and now, you have no other course.

Context

'Extend your brotherly affection to broad-necked Sugriva. He is always your great relation. There is no alternative for you other than this at present.

Characters & Entities

• Tārā
• Vālī
• Sugrīva

FAQs

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

Dharma is recognizing unavoidable moral duty: sustaining brotherly bonds is the rightful and necessary path.

What is the narrative situation?

Tārā presses Vālī to accept reconciliation as the only viable and righteous option.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Commitment to kinship-duty—placing fraternity above personal grievance.