Shloka 4.22.8

वालिविलापः — Vali’s Final Counsel and the Succession Charge

Devanagari script

सुखार्हं सुखसंवृद्धं बालमेनमबालिशम्।बाष्पपूर्णमुखं पश्य भूमौ पतितमङ्गदम्।।

Transliteration

sukhārhaṃ sukha-saṃvṛddhaṃ bālam enam abāliśam | bāṣpa-pūrṇa-mukhaṃ paśya bhūmau patitam aṅgadam ||

Translation

Look upon Aṅgada—this young boy, reared in comfort and worthy of joy—fallen upon the ground, his face brimming with tears.

Context

'Look at this young Angada fallen on the ground, face flooded with tears. Raised with comfort, he deserves to be kept happy.

Characters & Entities

• Vāli
• Sugrīva
• Aṅgada

FAQs

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

Protection of the dependent: dharma requires care for a child who is about to lose his father and security.

What is the narrative situation?

Vāli draws Sugrīva’s attention to the grieving Aṅgada as a basis for his request of guardianship.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Karuṇā (compassion): recognizing another’s vulnerability and responding with protective care.