Shloka 4.23.4

ताराविलापः (Tārā’s Lament over Vāli)

Devanagari script

सुग्रीवस्य वशं प्राप्तो विधिरेषभवत्यहो।सुग्रीव एव विक्रान्तो वीर साहसिकप्रिय।।

Transliteration

sugrīvasya vaśaṃ prāpto vidhir eṣa bhavaty aho | sugrīva eva vikrānto vīra sāhasika-priya ||

Translation

O hero, lover of daring deeds—alas, such is fate: you have come under Sugrīva’s control, as though Sugrīva alone were the valiant one.

Context

'O lover of brave deeds, fate has brought you under the sway of Sugriva, although he had lost to you.

Characters & Entities

• Sugrīva
• Vāli
• Vidhi (Fate)

FAQs

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

The verse highlights how worldly power and victory can reverse by fate; it cautions against pride in strength and invites humility before dharma and the larger moral order.

What is the narrative situation?

Tārā laments to the wounded Vāli after his duel, expressing shock that he now lies subdued while Sugrīva appears triumphant.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Vāli’s recognized valor (vikrānti) is underscored, even as Tārā mourns the tragic reversal of fortune.