Shloka 4.18.65

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

Devanagari script

त्यज शोकं च मोहं च भयं च हृदये स्थितम्।त्वया विधानं हर्यग्र्य न शक्यमतिवर्तितुम्।।

Transliteration

tyaja śokaṃ ca mohaṃ ca bhayaṃ ca hṛdaye sthitam |

tvayā vidhānaṃ haryagrya na śakyam ativartitum ||

Translation

Cast away the sorrow, delusion, and fear that dwell in your heart, O foremost of monkeys; for you cannot overstep what has been ordained.

Context

'O best of monkeys! remove sorrow from your heart, delusion and fear. It is not possible for you to transgress fate.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Vāli

FAQs

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

Inner dharma: one must meet the consequences of action with mental steadiness—releasing fear and delusion—recognizing the binding force of ordained moral order.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma urges the dying Vāli to relinquish emotional turmoil and accept the inevitable outcome as part of what is ordained.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Courageous acceptance and clarity—freedom from fear and delusion at the moment of consequence.