Shloka 4.22.19

वालिविलापः — Vali’s Final Counsel and the Succession Charge

Devanagari script

तां मालां काञ्चनीम् दत्त्वा दृष्ट्वाचैवात्मजं स्थितम्।संसिद्धः प्रेत्यभावाय स्नेहादङ्गदमब्रवीत्।।

Transliteration

tāṃ mālāṃ kāñcanīṃ dattvā dṛṣṭvā caivātmajaṃ sthitam | saṃsiddhaḥ pretya-bhāvāya snehād aṅgadam abravīt ||

Translation

Having given that golden garland and seeing his son standing nearby, Vāli—making ready to depart this life—spoke to Aṅgada with affection.

Context

Having given the golden necklace to Sugriva,Vali, feeling ready to depart, looked at his son Angada who stood by and spoke affectionately:

Characters & Entities

• Vali
• Sugriva
• Angada
• golden garland/necklace (kāñcanī mālā)

FAQs

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

Dharma is responsible closure: settling succession and offering final guidance to one’s heir with clarity and affection.

What is the narrative situation?

Vali completes the symbolic transfer of kingship to Sugriva and then turns to instruct his son Angada before dying.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Parental responsibility and composure in the face of death.