Shloka 4.19.12

ताराविलापः — Tara’s Lament and Counsel after Vali’s Fall

Devanagari script

क्षिप्तान् वृक्षान्समाविध्य विपुलाश्च शिलास्तथा।वाली वज्रसमैर्बाणै रामेण विनिपातितः।।

Transliteration

kṣiptān vṛkṣān samāvidhya vipulāś ca śilās tathā | vālī vajrasamair bāṇaiḥ rāmeṇa vinipātitaḥ ||

Translation

After shattering the hurled trees and the massive rocks as well, Vāli was struck down by Rāma with arrows like thunderbolts.

Context

'Rama smashed the trees and stones Vali hurled at him and then struck him down with thunderbolt-like arrows.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Vāli

FAQs

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

The verse primarily narrates consequence in conflict; ethically, it frames the irreversible outcome of violence and the need for responsible action in war.

What is the narrative situation?

The monkeys recount how Rāma overcame the missiles Vāli hurled and finally brought him down with powerful arrows.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s martial prowess and decisiveness in combat are emphasized through the imagery of vajra-like arrows.