Shloka 4.23.21

ताराविलापः (Tārā’s Lament over Vāli)

Devanagari script

रुधिरोक्षितसर्वाङ्गं दृष्ट्वा विनिहतं पतिम्।उवाच तारा पिङ्गाक्षं पुत्रमङ्गदमङ्गना।।

Transliteration

rudhirokṣitasarvāṅgaṁ dṛṣṭvā vinihataṁ patim | uvāca tārā piṅgākṣaṁ putram aṅgadam aṅganā ||

Translation

Seeing her husband slain, his whole body drenched in blood, Tārā—the lady—spoke to her tawny-eyed son Aṅgada.

Context

Turning to the body of her husband fully drenched in blood, thus spoke Tara to her tawny-eyed son Angada:

Characters & Entities

• Tārā
• Vāli
• Aṅgada

FAQs

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

Dharma shifts toward responsibility after tragedy: the surviving family must face truth (satya) and act wisely for protection, continuity, and right conduct.

What is the narrative situation?

The narration transitions from describing Vāli’s slain body to Tārā beginning to address her son Aṅgada.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Maternal responsibility and steadiness—Tārā gathers herself to guide Aṅgada amid crisis.