Shloka 4.22.25

वालिविलापः — Vali’s Final Counsel and the Succession Charge

Devanagari script

ततो विचुक्रुशुस्तत्र वानरा हरियूथपाः।परिदेवयमानास्ते सर्वे प्लवगपुङ्गवा:।।

Transliteration

tato vicukruśus tatra vānarā hari-yūthapāḥ | paridevayamānās te sarve plavaga-puṅgavāḥ ||

Translation

Then, there, the Vānaras—leaders of the monkey troops—cried out loudly, and all those foremost among the monkeys wailed in grief.

Context

Then the best of the monkeys and their troop leaders bewailed the death of Vali, crying bitterly.

Characters & Entities

• Vānaras
• Hariyūthapas

FAQs

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

Dharma includes loyalty and gratitude to one’s protector and king; public lamentation reflects the social bond between ruler and community, and the duty to honor a fallen leader.

What is the narrative situation?

After Vāli’s death, the monkey chiefs and warriors react collectively with cries of grief.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Bhakti/niṣṭhā (steadfast loyalty) toward the leader and saṅgha-bhāva (shared communal feeling) are emphasized through their united mourning.