Shloka 4.9.26

वालि–मायावी–बिलप्रवेशः (Vali’s Pursuit of Mayavi and the Cave Episode)

Devanagari script

नत्वा पादावहं तस्य मकुटेनास्पृशं प्रभोअपि वाली मम क्रोधान्न प्रसादं चकार सः4.9.26।।

Transliteration

sa tu suptajane rātrau kiṣkindhādvāram āgataḥ | nardati sma susaṃrabdho vālinaṃ cāhvayad raṇe || 4.9.5 ||

Translation

One night, when the people were asleep, he came to the gate of Kiṣkindhā; raging, he roared aloud and challenged Vālī to battle.

Context

'O lord! I bowed at his feet with my crown in total submission. Even then Vali was not pleased a bit.ityārṣē śrīmadrāmāyaṇē vālmīkīya ādikāvyē kiṣkindhākāṇḍē navamassargaḥ৷৷Thus ends the ninth sarga of Kishkindakanda of the Holy Ramayana, the first epic composed by sage Valmiki.

Characters & Entities

• Māyāvī (implied by prior verse)
• Kiṣkindhā
• Vālī

FAQs

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

It highlights the breakdown of social order when aggression intrudes at improper times and places—night attacks and public provocation disturb communal peace.

What is the narrative situation?

Māyāvī arrives at night at Kiṣkindhā’s gate and openly calls Vālī out for a duel.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Vigilance and readiness to protect the realm are implied as necessary royal qualities in the face of threats.