Shloka 4.18.25

वाली–रामसंवादः (Rama’s Justification to Vali on Rājadharma)

Devanagari script

वयं तु भरतादेश विधिं कृत्वा हरीश्वर।त्वद्विधान्भिन्नमर्यादान्नियन्तुपर्यवस्थिताः।।

Transliteration

vayaṃ tu bharatādeśa-vidhiṃ kṛtvā harīśvara | tvadvidhān bhinnamaryādān niyantuṃ paryavasthitāḥ ||

Translation

O lord of the monkeys, having accepted Bharata’s command as our guiding rule, we stand determined to restrain and punish those like you who have broken the bounds of proper conduct (maryādā).

Context

'O Vali! we have to follow Bharata's command and are bent upon punishing those wicked people who deviate from the bounds of dharma.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Vali
• Bharata
• maryādā

FAQs

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

Maryādā (ethical boundaries) must be protected; dharmic leadership involves restraining those who breach communal and familial norms.

What is the narrative situation?

Rama positions Vali’s punishment as consistent with established royal command and the need to uphold maryādā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Steadfastness in duty: Rama emphasizes resolve to uphold dharma over personal hesitation.