Shloka 4.22.14

वालिविलापः — Vali’s Final Counsel and the Succession Charge

Devanagari script

यदेषा साध्विति ब्रूयात्कार्यं तन्मुक्तसंशयम्।न हि तारामतं किञ्चिदन्यथा परिवर्तते।।

Transliteration

yad eṣā sādhv iti brūyāt kāryaṃ tan mukta-saṃśayam | na hi tārā-mataṃ kiñcid anyathā parivartate ||

Translation

Whatever she declares to be right should be carried out without doubt; for Tārā’s judgment never turns out otherwise, not even in the slightest.

Context

'Tara's opinion is never wrong. It does not change. Whatever she speaks is right and should be carried out without any doubt.

Characters & Entities

• Vāli
• Sugrīva
• Tārā

FAQs

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

Dharma of truthful, reliable counsel: a ruler should act on sound advice, and honoring proven wisdom sustains righteous governance.

What is the narrative situation?

In his final counsel, Vāli instructs Sugrīva to rely on Tārā’s judgment as a stable guide for the kingdom and Angada’s welfare.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Integrity and discernment (satya-buddhi): Tārā’s consistent right judgment is presented as dependable and unerring.