Shloka 4.16.11

वालिवधः — The Slaying of Vali

Devanagari script

तं तु तारा परिष्वज्य वालिनं प्रियवादिनी।चकार रुदती मन्दं दक्षिणा सा प्रदक्षिणम्4.16.11।।

Transliteration

taṃ tu tārā pariṣvajya vālinaṃ priyavādinī | cakāra rudatī mandaṃ dakṣiṇā sā pradakṣiṇam ||

Translation

Then Tara, gentle of speech, embraced Vāli; weeping softly, she obediently circumambulated him in farewell.

Context

Pleasing in her words, Tara then embraced Vali and sobbing, circumambulated Vali in compliance (to his advice).

Characters & Entities

• Tārā
• Vāli

FAQs

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

Even amid disagreement, Dharma preserves respect and care in relationships; Tārā’s farewell shows duty and compassion without abandoning truth.

What is the narrative situation?

Tārā, unable to stop Vāli, performs a respectful farewell gesture and lets him go.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Loyalty and tenderness: Tārā remains dignified and devoted despite fear and grief.