Shloka 4.16.14

वालिवधः — The Slaying of Vali

Devanagari script

स निश्श्वस्य महातेजा वाली परमरोषणः।सर्वतश्चारयन् दृष्टिं शत्रुदर्शनकाङ्क्षया4.16.14।।

Transliteration

sa niśśvasya mahātejā vālī paramaroṣaṇaḥ |

sarvataścārayan dṛṣṭiṃ śatrudarśanakāṅkṣayā || 4.16.14 ||

Translation

Breathing heavily, the radiant Vāli, seized by intense anger, cast his gaze in every direction, eager to catch sight of his enemy.

Context

The mighty Vali, breathing heavily, looked around to find where his enemy was.

Characters & Entities

• Vāli
• enemy (implicit: Sugrīva)

FAQs

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

The verse highlights how anger (krodha) disturbs discernment; Dharma requires self-mastery before action, especially in conflict.

What is the narrative situation?

Vāli, agitated and searching, looks around to locate the opponent he intends to confront.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Not virtue but a cautionary trait: uncontrolled wrath driving impulsive intent.