Shloka 4.24.33

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

Devanagari script

येनैक बाणेन हतः प्रियो मेतेनैव मां त्वं जहि सायकेन।हता गमिष्यामि समीपमस्यन मामृते राम रमेत वाली।।

Transliteration

yenaika bāṇena hataḥ priyo me tenaiva māṃ tvaṃ jahi sāyakena | hatā gamiṣyāmi samīpam asya na māmṛte rāma rameta vālī ||

Translation

With the very arrow by which my beloved was slain, strike me down as well. When I am dead I shall go near him—for, O Rāma, Vāli will not find joy without me.

Context

'O warrior! kill me by the same single arrow with which you killed my beloved lord,Vali. I will join him after death as he will not be happy without me.

Characters & Entities

• Tārā
• Rāma
• Vāli
• arrow

FAQs

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

It highlights the traditional ideal of spousal oneness and loyalty, expressed through Tārā’s willingness to follow her husband in death.

What is the narrative situation?

Tārā, overwhelmed by loss, implores Rāma to kill her so she may be reunited with Vāli.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Tārā’s steadfast devotion (pativratā-bhāva) and single-minded fidelity.