Shloka 4.23.23

ताराविलापः (Tārā’s Lament over Vāli)

Devanagari script

बालसूर्योदयतनुं प्रयान्तं यमसदनम्।अभिवादय राजानं पितरं पुत्र मानदम्।।

Transliteration

bālasūryodayatanuṃ prayāntaṃ yamasadanam | abhivādaya rājānaṃ pitaraṃ putra mānadam ||

Translation

O son, salute your father—the king, worthy of honor—whose body is red like the rising sun, as he departs toward Yama’s abode.

Context

'O son! offer salutations to your venerable father, the king, departing for the abode of Yama (lord of death) looking (red with blood) like the rising Sun.'

Characters & Entities

• Tārā
• Aṅgada
• Vāli
• Yama

FAQs

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

Even at death, one upholds dharma through reverence and filial conduct—saluting and honoring one’s parent and king.

What is the narrative situation?

Tārā instructs Aṅgada to perform a final respectful salutation to Vāli as Vāli approaches death.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Respect (māna) and dutifulness—Aṅgada is guided to uphold proper conduct despite overwhelming grief.