Shloka 4.25.32

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

Devanagari script

तादृशं वालिनः क्षिप्रं प्राकुर्वन्नौर्ध्वदैहिकम्।अङ्गदं परिगृह्याऽशु तारप्रभृतयस्तदा4.25.32।।क्रोशन्तः प्रययुस्सर्वे वानरा हतबान्धवाः।

Transliteration

tādṛśaṁ vālinaḥ kṣipraṁ prākurvann aurdhvadehikam |

aṅgadaṁ parigṛhyāśu tārāprabhṛtayaḥ tadā || 4.25.32 ||

krośantaḥ prayayus sarve vānarā hatabāndhavāḥ |

Translation

Thus, in a fitting manner, Vāli’s funeral rites were promptly set in motion. Then Tārā and the others quickly took Aṅgada with them, and all the monkeys—bereft of their kinsman—went onward, crying aloud.

Context

Tara, Angada and the other bereaved monkeys hastened to perform the funeralceremony of Vali-weeping.

Characters & Entities

• Vāli
• Tārā
• Aṅgada
• vānarāḥ (monkeys)
• aurdhvadehika (funeral rites)

FAQs

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

Dharma balances grief with obligation: even in bereavement, the community must complete necessary rites and support the heir (Aṅgada).

What is the narrative situation?

Vāli’s obsequies begin promptly; Tārā and others escort Aṅgada as the mourning vānara host proceeds, wailing.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Familial responsibility and collective solidarity—protecting the prince while fulfilling duties for the deceased.