Shloka 4.25.11

वालिनः और्ध्वदैहिकम् — Vali’s Funeral Rites and the Consolation of the Bereaved

Devanagari script

एषा वै नियतिश्शेष्ठा यां गतो हरियूथपः।तदलं परितापेन प्राप्तकालमुपास्यताम्4.25.11।।

Transliteration

eṣā vai niyatiḥ śreṣṭhā yāṃ gato hari-yūthapaḥ |

tad alaṃ paritāpena prāpta-kālam upāsyatām || 4.25.11 ||

Translation

This is indeed the noblest course of destiny that the chief of the Vānaras has reached; therefore, grieve no more—attend now to what the time requires.

Context

'The state attained by the chief of monkeys is an excellent one.Therefore there is no need to regret. Attend to your duties (relating to rites)'

Characters & Entities

• Vāli
• Hari-yūthapa (Vānara chief)
• Niyati (destiny)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes timely action: after unavoidable loss, one must restrain sorrow and perform the duties demanded by the moment (especially rites owed to the dead).

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma urges the mourners to move from lamentation to the necessary funeral responsibilities for Vāli.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Practical wisdom and self-mastery (śama): channeling emotion into rightful action.