Shloka 4.9.9

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

Devanagari script

स तु मे भ्रातरं दृष्ट्वा मां च दूरादवस्थितम्।असुरो जातसन्त्रासः प्रदुद्राव ततो भृशम्4.9.9।।

Transliteration

natvā pādāv ahaṃ tasya makuṭenāspṛśaṃ prabho | api vālī mama krodhān na prasādaṃ cakāra saḥ || 4.9.26 ||

Translation

O lord, bowing down, I touched his feet with my crown; even so, Vālī, in anger toward me, showed me no favour.

Context

'On seeing my brother and me from a distance, the demon took to his heels -scared.

Characters & Entities

• Sugrīva
• Vālī
• crown (makuṭa)
• feet (pāda)

FAQs

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

A key dharmic lesson is that anger (krodha) blinds judgment and blocks reconciliation; true righteousness requires the capacity to accept sincere submission and restore harmony when appropriate.

What is the narrative situation?

Sugrīva describes an act of extreme humility—touching Vālī’s feet with his crown—yet Vālī remains hostile and refuses to be appeased.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sugrīva’s humility and willingness to reconcile; contrasted with Vālī’s unforgiving anger.