Shloka 4.21.16

ताराशोकविनोदनम् (Consolation of Tara and Counsel on Succession)

Devanagari script

न हि मम हरिराजसंश्रयात्क्षमतरमस्ति परत्र चेह वा।अभिमुखहतवीरसेवितंशयनमिदं मम सेवितुं क्षमम्।।

Transliteration

sā tasya vacanaṃ śrutvā bhartṛ-vyasana-pīḍitā | abravīd uttaraṃ tārā hanūmantam avasthitam ||

Translation

Hearing his words, Tārā—tormented by the calamity of her husband—gave her reply to Hanumān, who stood waiting.

Context

There is nothing more befitting for me than joining the king of monkeys either here or in the next world. It is proper for me to resort to this resting place (pyre) used by this slain hero in front of me.ityārṣē śrīmadrāmāyaṇē vālmīkīya ādikāvyē kiṣkindhākāṇḍē ēkaviṅśassargaḥ৷৷Thus ends the twentyfirst sarga of Kishkindakanda of the Holy Ramayana, the first epic composed by sage Valmiki.

Characters & Entities

• Tārā
• Hanumān
• Vāli

FAQs

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

Dharma in communication: even amid suffering, one responds thoughtfully—dialogue becomes a means to restore order and clarity.

What is the narrative situation?

A narrative bridge: after Hanumān’s counsel, Tārā begins her response.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Endurance: Tārā, despite grief, engages in reasoned speech rather than collapse.