Shloka 4.30.81

शरत्प्रवेशे रामविलापः तथा सुग्रीवप्रमादे लक्ष्मणप्रेषणम् (Autumn’s Onset: Rama’s Lament and Lakshmana Sent to Sugriva)

Devanagari script

न च सङ्कुचितः पन्था येन वाली हतो गतः।समये तिष्ठ सुग्रीव मा वालिपथमन्वगाः।।

Transliteration

na ca saṅkucitaḥ panthā yena vālī hato gataḥ |

samaye tiṣṭha sugrīva mā vālipatham anvagāḥ ||

Translation

The path by which Vālī went—slain—has not been closed. Keep to the agreement, O Sugrīva; do not follow the path of Vālī.

Context

'The route by which Vali departed, killed by me has not been closed. O Sugriva! you ought to abide by the pledge given. Do not follow the path of Vali.

Characters & Entities

• Sugriva
• Vali
• Rama

FAQs

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

Dharma as fidelity to one’s word: a pledged duty must be honored, and neglect brings consequences comparable to Vālī’s downfall.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma warns Sugrīva that the same means by which Vālī was punished remain available if Sugrīva violates the pact.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Commitment to satya (truthfulness in promises) and disciplined governance—ruling requires keeping agreements.