Shloka 4.24.30

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

Devanagari script

सा तं समासाद्य विशुद्धसत्त्वाशोकेन सम्भ्रान्तशरीरभावा।मनस्विनी वाक्यमुवाच तारारामं रणोत्कर्षणलब्धलक्षम्।।

Transliteration

sā taṁ samāsādya viśuddhasattvā śokena sambhrāntaśarīrabhāvā |

manasvinī vākyam uvāca tārā rāmaṁ raṇotkarṣaṇalabdhalakṣam ||

Translation

Then Tārā—wise and pure in intent, though her body and mind were shaken by grief—approached Rāma, renowned for martial excellence and unfailing aim, and spoke these words.

Context

Wise Tara, baffled out of grief and agitated, with pure consciousness, approached Rama, eminent in warfare who could hit the target. And spoke:

Characters & Entities

• Tārā
• Rāma

FAQs

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

Vāg-dharma (righteous speech) under suffering: even in intense grief, Tārā is portrayed as approaching with purity of intent and wisdom, preparing to speak responsibly.

What is the narrative situation?

After being separated from Vāli’s body, Tārā comes before Rāma and begins her address.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Wisdom and moral clarity—Tārā’s composed intent (viśuddha-sattva) despite shock and sorrow.