Shloka 4.25.51

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

Devanagari script

ततस्ते सहितास्तत्र ह्यङ्गदं स्थाप्य चाग्रतः।सुग्रीवतारासहितास्सिषिचुर्वालिने जलम्4.25.51।।

Transliteration

tatas te sahitās tatra hy aṅgadaṁ sthāpya cāgrataḥ |

sugrīva-tārā-sahitāḥ siṣicur vāline jalam || 4.25.51 ||

Translation

Then, gathered there and placing Aṅgada at the forefront, the monkeys—together with Sugrīva and Tārā—poured out the water as an offering for Vāli.

Context

Then the monkeys along with Sugriva and Tara positioning Angada in the forefront made water-offerings (to Vali) collectively.

Characters & Entities

• Aṅgada
• Sugrīva
• Tārā
• Vāli
• jala (water offering)

FAQs

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

Dharma affirms rightful precedence: the son (Aṅgada) is placed in front in rites, acknowledging lineage, responsibility, and social order.

What is the narrative situation?

At the river, the vānaras perform the water-oblation for Vāli, formally led by Aṅgada.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Honor and legitimacy—publicly recognizing the heir while completing duties to the deceased.