Shloka 4.22.7

वालिविलापः — Vali’s Final Counsel and the Succession Charge

Devanagari script

अस्यां त्वहमवस्थायां वीर वक्ष्यामि यद्वचः।यद्यप्यसुकरं राजन्कर्तुमेव तदर्हसि

Transliteration

asyāṃ tv aham avasthāyāṃ vīra vakṣyāmi yad vacaḥ | yady apy asukaraṃ rājan kartum eva tad arhasi ||

Translation

In this plight, O hero-king, I shall speak the words I must; though hard to do, O ruler, it is fitting that you carry it out.

Context

'O warrior king! you should do whatever I request you at this hour even though it may not be easy.

Characters & Entities

• Vāli
• Sugrīva

FAQs

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

Dharma may demand hard actions; rightful duty is to be performed even when emotionally or politically difficult.

What is the narrative situation?

Vāli prepares Sugrīva to accept a final, serious instruction connected to governance and family responsibility.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Resolve (dhṛti): the capacity to do what is right, not merely what is easy.