Shloka 4.25.16

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

Devanagari script

अङ्गदस्त्वानयेन्माल्यं वस्त्राणि विविधानि च।घृतं तैलमथो गन्धान्यच्चात्र समनन्तरम्4.25.16।।

Transliteration

aṅgadas tv ānayed mālyaṃ vastrāṇi vividhāni ca |

ghṛtaṃ tailam atho gandhān yac cātra samanantaram || 4.25.16 ||

Translation

Let Aṅgada bring garlands and various garments, along with ghee, oil, fragrances, and whatever else is needed here without delay.

Context

'Let Angada for his part collect garlands of many kinds, clothes, clarified butter, oil, fragrants and all that is required to be procured.

Characters & Entities

• Aṅgada
• Garlands (mālya)
• Ghee (ghṛta)
• Oil (taila)
• Fragrances (gandha)

FAQs

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

Dharma becomes collective responsibility: each person is assigned a role so that sacred duties are completed promptly and properly.

What is the narrative situation?

Lakṣmaṇa outlines the items to be gathered for Vāli’s last rites and assigns Aṅgada a concrete task.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Aṅgada’s seva-bhāva (spirit of service) and readiness to act despite grief.