Shloka 4.16.15

वालिवधः — The Slaying of Vali

Devanagari script

स ददर्श ततश्श्रीमान् सुग्रीवं हेमपिङ्गलम्।सुसंवीतमवष्टब्धं दीप्यमानमिवानलम्4.16.15।।

Transliteration

sa dadarśa tataḥ śrīmān sugrīvaṃ hemapiṅgalam |

susaṃvītam avaṣṭabdhaṃ dīpyamānam ivānalam || 4.16.15 ||

Translation

Then the splendid Vāli saw Sugrīva, golden-reddish in hue—well-prepared and steady—blazing like fire.

Context

There Vali saw Sugriva in lustrous, red gold complexion standing ready for a combat steady like glowing fire.

Characters & Entities

• Vāli
• Sugrīva

FAQs

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

Dharma in warfare emphasizes readiness and steadiness; the verse frames combat as requiring firmness, not panic.

What is the narrative situation?

Vāli finally spots Sugrīva, who stands poised and resolute for the impending fight.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Steadfast courage (dhairya) and martial readiness (yuddha-sajjā).