Shloka 12
वालिवधः
The Slaying of Vali
ततः स्वस्त्ययनं कृत्वा मन्त्रविद्विजयैषिणी।अन्तःपुरं सह स्त्रीभिः प्रविष्टा शोकमोहिता4.16.12।।
tataḥ svastyayanaṃ kṛtvā mantravid vijayaiṣiṇī | antaḥpuraṃ saha strībhiḥ praviṣṭā śoka-mohitā ||
Après avoir prononcé des bénédictions de bon augure—Tārā, versée dans les mantras sacrés et souhaitant sa victoire—, accablée de chagrin, elle entra dans les appartements intérieurs avec les autres femmes.
The wise counsellor, Tara bade him farewell, wishing him victory and then, overwhelmed with sorrow, entered the inner apartment followed by the women-folk.
FAQs
Dharma includes performing one’s duties—prayer, blessings, and proper leave-taking—even when the heart is burdened by sorrow.
Tārā gives auspicious blessings for Vāli’s victory and withdraws to the palace quarters with the women.
Sincere goodwill: despite foreboding, Tārā still blesses and follows proper conduct.