Shloka 4.17.6

वालिवधः — Vālī’s Fall and Dharma-Accusation (Kiṣkindhā Sarga 17)

Devanagari script

स तया मालया वीरो हेमया हरियूथपः।सन्ध्यानुगतपर्यन्तः पयोधर इवाभवत्।।

Transliteration

sa tayā mālayā vīro hemayā hariyūthapaḥ | sandhyānugata-paryantaḥ payodhara ivābhavat ||

Translation

That heroic leader of the monkey-host, adorned with that golden garland, appeared like a rain-cloud edged with the glow of twilight.

Context

Vali, the chief hero of the monkeys, with his golden necklace appeared like the rain-cloud hallowed by the glowing twilight.

Characters & Entities

• Vālin
• hariyūthapa (monkey leader)
• hemamālā (golden garland)
• sandhyā (twilight)

FAQs

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

Indirectly, it frames kingship/leadership as carrying visible ‘śrī’ (splendor) and responsibility; the poetic image prepares the reader to weigh the ethical gravity of the coming conflict.

What is the narrative situation?

The narrator describes Vālin’s striking appearance, highlighted by his golden ornamentation.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Majesty and heroic presence—Vālin is depicted as a formidable leader marked by brilliance and power.