Shloka 4.19.25

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

Devanagari script

अवष्टभ्य च तिष्ठन्तं ददर्श धनुरुत्तम्।।रामं रामानुजं चैव भर्तुश्चैवानुजं शुभा।

Transliteration

ye tv aṅgadaparīvārā vānarā bhīmavikramāḥ | te sakārmukam ālokya rāmaṃ trastāḥ pradudruvuḥ ||

Translation

But the mighty monkey-warriors who formed Aṅgada’s escort, seeing Rāma with his bow, were terrified and fled in all directions.

Context

The auspicious lady Tara beheld Rama standing there firmly with his brother and Sugriva, leaning on the best of bows.

Characters & Entities

• Aṅgada
• Rāma
• Bow (kārmuka)

FAQs

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

The verse highlights the moral psychology around power: visible force (the bow-bearing hero) can induce panic. Dharma in governance and warfare includes restraint and clarity so that fear does not become chaos.

What is the narrative situation?

After Vāli’s fall, Aṅgada’s followers see Rāma armed and panic, scattering away.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Indirectly, the need for steadiness in crisis—contrasted with the attendants’ fear-driven flight.