Shloka 4.9.4

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

Devanagari script

मायावी नाम तेजस्वी पूर्वजो दुन्दुभेः सुतः।तेन तस्य महद्वैरं स्त्रीकृतं विश्श्रुतं पुरा4.9.4।।

Transliteration

sa tu vai nissṛtaḥ krodhāt taṃ hantum asurottamam | vāryamāṇas tata strībhiḥ mayā ca praṇatātmanā || 4.9.7 ||

Translation

In anger he came out to slay that foremost demon, even as the women and I—submissive in spirit—tried to restrain him.

Context

'Dundubhi's eldest son Mayabi was a mighty demon. He developed bitter enmity with Vali for the sake of a woman.

Characters & Entities

• Vālī
• Sugrīva
• women of the inner quarters (strībhyaḥ)
• Māyāvī (implied)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes self-control and heeding restraint; anger-driven action can ignore wise counsel and lead to harm.

What is the narrative situation?

Vālī rushes out in fury to kill Māyāvī, despite attempts by Sugrīva and the women to stop him.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sugrīva’s deference and concern are emphasized; the verse also contrasts this with Vālī’s anger.