Shloka 4.15.29

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

Devanagari script

यदि ते मत्प्रियं कार्यं यदि चावैषि मां हिताम्।याच्यमानः प्रयत्नेन साधु वाक्यं कुरुष्व मे।।

Transliteration

yadi te mat-priyaṃ kāryaṃ yadi cāvaiṣi māṃ hitām |

yācyamānaḥ prayatnena sādhu vākyaṃ kuruṣva me ||

Translation

If you wish to do what is dear to me, and if you know me as one who seeks your welfare—then, as I earnestly entreat you, heed my good words.

Context

'Pray, do me this favour. Treat me as your well-wisher. Heed my advice given with care.

Characters & Entities

• Tārā
• Vālī

FAQs

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

Dharma values listening to sincere, welfare-oriented counsel—truthful advice from a well-wisher should guide action.

What is the narrative situation?

Tārā personally implores Vālī to accept her advice, emphasizing her intention for his good.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Receptivity to wise counsel—humility to be guided even when emotions run high.