Shloka 4.25.13

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

Devanagari script

कुरु त्वमस्य सुग्रीव प्रेतकार्यमनन्तरम्।ताराङ्गदाभ्यां सहितो वालिनो दहनं प्रति।।4.25.13।।

Transliteration

kuru tvam asya sugrīva preta-kāryam anantaram |

tārāṅgadābhyāṃ sahito vālinō dahanaṃ prati || 4.25.13 ||

Translation

O Sugrīva, together with Tārā and Aṅgada, perform at once the funerary duties for him—especially the rites leading to Vāli’s cremation.

Context

'O Sugriva! perform with Tara and Angada the funeral obsequies relating to the cremation of Vali.

Characters & Entities

• Sugrīva
• Tārā
• Aṅgada
• Vāli
• Cremation rites

FAQs

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

Even amid conflict, dharma demands honoring the dead through proper rites; rightful action replaces paralysis of grief.

What is the narrative situation?

Lakṣmaṇa instructs Sugrīva to organize Vāli’s cremation and related funeral observances with the family.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sugrīva’s expected responsibility as successor-king and brother: to ensure dignified rites for Vāli.