Shloka 4.15.6

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

Devanagari script

तं तु तारा परिष्वज्य स्नेहाद्दर्शितसौहृदाः।उवाच त्रस्तसम्भ्रान्ता हितोदर्कमिदं वचः।।

Transliteration

taṃ tu tārā pariṣvajya snehād darśita-sauhṛdāḥ | uvāca trasta-sambhrāntā hitodarkam idaṃ vacaḥ ||

Translation

But Tārā, showing her affection and faithful goodwill, embraced him; anxious and shaken with fear, she spoke these words of prudent counsel.

Context

Tara, perplexed out of fear, glanced at Vali lovingly, embraced him and gave him wise counsel:

Characters & Entities

• Tārā
• Vāli

FAQs

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

Dharma includes giving timely, compassionate counsel—especially when a loved one is about to act from anger rather than judgment.

What is the narrative situation?

As Vāli rushes out to fight, Tārā stops him physically and prepares to advise him.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Tārā’s prudence and loyal care: affection combined with clear-sighted guidance.