Shloka 4.18.58

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

Devanagari script

त्वया ह्यनुगृहीतेन राज्यं शक्यमुपासितुम्4.18.57।।त्वद्वशे वर्तमानेन तव चित्तानुवर्तिना।शक्यं दिवं चार्जयितुं वसुधां चापि शासितुम्4.18.58।।

Transliteration

tvadvaśe vartamānena tava cittānuvartinā |

śakyaṃ divaṃ cārjayituṃ vasudhāṃ cāpi śāsitum ||

Translation

One who remains under your authority and follows your intention can both win heaven and also govern the earth.

Context

'It is possible for a person favoured by you to rule the kingdom.It is possible for one who is under your control and acts according to your will to rule the entire world and earn heaven.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma

FAQs

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

Dharma here is framed as disciplined allegiance and right governance: aligning one’s conduct with rightful authority enables both worldly order (rule of earth) and moral-spiritual reward (heaven).

What is the narrative situation?

As Vāli lies mortally wounded, he speaks to Rāma, praising the power and legitimacy of Rāma’s authority and implying that those who follow Rāma’s will can attain both prosperity and merit.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rajadharma-linked authority and moral leadership—Rāma is presented as a figure whose guidance brings both righteous order and auspicious outcomes.