Shloka 4.20.8

ताराविलापः — Tara’s Lament over Vāli

Devanagari script

यान्यस्माभिस्त्वया सार्धं वनेषु मधुगन्धिषु।विहृतानि त्वया काले तेषामुपरमः कृतः4.20.8।।

Transliteration

yāny asmābhis tvayā sārdhaṁ vaneṣu madhugandhiṣu | vihṛtāni tvayā kāle teṣām uparamaḥ kṛtaḥ || 4.20.8 ||

Translation

Those wanderings of delight that we shared with you in sweet-fragrant forests—today you have brought them to an end.

Context

'Our pleasure trips to sweet-scented forests have ended now. You have brought them to a close.

Characters & Entities

• Tārā
• Vāli
• forests (vana)

FAQs

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

The verse teaches the satya of impermanence: worldly pleasures end abruptly. Dharma encourages mindful living without attachment, knowing that enjoyment is not lasting.

What is the narrative situation?

Tārā recalls their past joys together and laments that Vāli’s death has ended them.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Gratitude and remembrance—Tārā honors shared companionship even in loss.