Shloka 4.24.1

वालिवधोत्तरशोकः — Sugriva’s Remorse and Tara’s Lament after Vali’s Death

Devanagari script

तां चाश्रुवेगेन दुरासदेनत्वभिप्लुतां शोकमहार्णवेन।पश्यंस्तदा वाल्यनुजस्तरस्वीभ्रातुर्वधेनाप्रतिमेन तेपे।।

Transliteration

tāṃ cāśru-vegena durāsadena tv abhiplutāṃ śoka-mahārṇavena | paśyaṃs tadā vāly-anujas tarasvī bhrātur vadhena ’pratimena tepe ||

Translation

Then Sugrīva, Vāli’s powerful younger brother, seeing Tārā overwhelmed by an unassailable flood of tears—an ocean of grief—was tormented by the incomparable killing of his brother.

Context

Sugriva, the unassailable younger brother of Vali, perceiving Tara overwhelmed in the ocean of grief felt agonized for the killing of his brother of incomparable power.

Characters & Entities

• Sugrīva
• Vāli
• Tārā

FAQs

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

It highlights accountability and empathy: even when victory is achieved, dharma requires sensitivity to suffering and recognition of the moral weight of kin-slaying.

What is the narrative situation?

After Vāli’s fall, Sugrīva witnesses Tārā’s intense grief and is pained by the consequence of his brother’s death.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sugrīva’s capacity for remorse and compassion, indicating moral awareness beyond political gain.