Shloka 4.25.2

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

Devanagari script

न शोकपरितापेन श्रेयसा युज्यते मृतः।यदत्रानन्तरं कार्यं तत्समाधातुमर्हथ4.25.2।।

Transliteration

evam uktvā tu sugrīvaṃ sumitrānandavardhanaḥ | tasthau bhrātṛsamīpastho lakṣmaṇaḥ paravīrahā || 4.25.19 ||

Translation

Having spoken thus to Sugrīva, Lakṣmaṇa—Sumitrā’s delight and the slayer of enemy heroes—stood close beside his brother Rāma.

Context

'No lamentation revives the dead. So you should take up whatever is required now.

Characters & Entities

• Sugrīva
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Sumitrā
• Rāma (implied by 'brother')

FAQs

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

Dharma here is expressed as steadfast support and loyalty: after advising appropriately, Lakṣmaṇa remains aligned with his brother’s righteous course.

What is the narrative situation?

After addressing Sugrīva regarding the immediate duties following Vāli’s death, Lakṣmaṇa returns to stand near Rāma.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Fraternal devotion and disciplined service (sevā-niṣṭhā): Lakṣmaṇa’s constant readiness beside Rāma.