Shloka 4.25.21

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

Devanagari script

आदाय शिबिकां तारस्स तु पर्यापतत्पुनः।वानरैरुह्यमानां तां शूरैरुद्वहनोचितैः4.25.21।।

Transliteration

ādāya śibikāṃ tāraḥ sa tu paryāpatat punaḥ | vānarair uhyamānāṃ tāṃ śūrais udvahanocitaiḥ || 4.25.21 ||

Translation

Having obtained the palanquin, Tārā hurried back to it again, as it was being borne aloft by heroic vānaras fit to carry such a load.

Context

Tara jumped in on to the litter carried by strong monkeys.

Characters & Entities

• Tārā
• Śibikā (palanquin)
• Vānaras

FAQs

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

Collective duty: many act together so that the required rites can proceed respectfully and efficiently.

What is the narrative situation?

The palanquin is brought out and carried by strong vānaras; Tārā returns with it for the funeral proceedings.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Cooperation and readiness to serve: the vānaras undertake physically demanding work to support dharmic rites.