Shloka 4.25.33

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

Devanagari script

ततः प्रणिहिताः सर्वा वानर्योस्य वशानुगाः4.25.33।।चुक्रुशु र्वीर वीरेति भूयः क्रोशन्ति ताः स्त्रीयः।

Transliteration

tataḥ praṇihitāḥ sarvā vānaryo 'sya vaśānugāḥ || 4.25.33 ||

cukruśur vīra vīreti bhūyaḥ krośanti tāḥ striyaḥ |

Translation

Then all the female monkeys who had lived under his protection cried out; again and again those women wailed, “O hero, O hero!”

Context

Then all the female monkeys who were in his (Vali's) harem walked past the deadbody of Vali, crying again and again 'Alas, Oh hero!'

Characters & Entities

• Vāli (implied by ‘asya’)
• vānaryaḥ (female monkeys)
• women of the harem/retinue (contextual)

FAQs

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

Dharma recognizes rightful attachment and gratitude: dependents openly mourn a protector, affirming bonds of care and responsibility between ruler and household.

What is the narrative situation?

The women of Vāli’s household/retinue lament loudly as the funeral events unfold.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Loyalty and remembrance—honoring a fallen leader through sincere mourning.