Shloka 4.15.9

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

Devanagari script

सहसा तव निष्क्रामो मम तावन्न रोचते।श्रूयतां चाभिधास्यामि यन्निमित्तं निवार्यसे।।

Transliteration

sahasā tava niṣkrāmo mama tāvan na rocate | śrūyatāṃ cābhidhāsyāmi yan-nimittaṃ nivāryase ||

Translation

Your sudden departure does not please me. Listen—I will tell you the reason for which I am holding you back.

Context

'I do not like your rashness. I will explain the reason I am preventing you. Listen:

Characters & Entities

• Tārā
• Vāli

FAQs

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

Dharma values satya and reasoned counsel: restraint should be accompanied by truthful explanation, not mere obstruction.

What is the narrative situation?

Tārā openly states she disapproves of Vāli’s impulsiveness and asks him to hear her reasons.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Responsible speech: Tārā commits to explaining her rationale clearly and honestly.