Shloka 4.20.19

ताराविलापः — Tara’s Lament over Vāli

Devanagari script

रामेण हि महत्कर्म कृतं त्वामभिनिघ्नता।आनृण्यं च गतं तस्य सुग्रीवस्य प्रतिश्रवे4.20.19।।

Transliteration

samāśvāsaya putraṃ tvaṃ sandeśaṃ sandiśasva me |

mūrdhni cainaṃ samāghrāya pravāsaṃ prasthito hy asi ||

Translation

Console your son, and give him my message. Smell him upon the head in farewell—for you are indeed setting out on a journey away.

Context

'Indeed, Rama has achieved a great feat in fulfilling his promise to Sugriva. He is acquitted of the debt by killing you.

Characters & Entities

• Tārā
• Vāli
• Aṅgada

FAQs

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

Dharma is expressed as compassionate responsibility at life’s end: offering reassurance, leaving guidance, and ensuring the child is emotionally and morally supported.

What is the narrative situation?

Tārā addresses the dying Vāli, urging him to comfort Aṅgada and leave final instructions.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Tārā’s practical wisdom (nīti) amid grief—she prioritizes the child’s welfare and continuity of guidance.