Shloka 4.9.6

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

Devanagari script

प्रसुप्तस्तु मम भ्राता नर्दितं भैरवस्वनम्।श्रुत्वा न ममृषे वाली निष्पपात जवात्तदा4.9.6।।

Transliteration

sa tu me bhrātaraṃ dṛṣṭvā māṃ ca dūrād avasthitam | asuro jātasantrāsaḥ pradudrāva tato bhṛśam || 4.9.9 ||

Translation

But when the demon saw my brother—and me standing at a distance—he was seized by fear and fled swiftly away.

Context

' My brother Vali, who was asleep could not tolerate the frightful sound and jumpedout of bed hastily.

Characters & Entities

• Sugrīva
• Vālī
• Māyāvī (implied as the demon)

FAQs

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

Adharma often operates through intimidation but collapses when confronted by steadfast courage; fear exposes the instability of wrongful aggression.

What is the narrative situation?

Seeing Vālī (and Sugrīva), Māyāvī panics and runs away, drawing them into pursuit.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Steadfastness and martial confidence in the face of provocation.