Shloka 29
वालिवधोत्तरशोकः
Sugriva’s Remorse and Tara’s Lament after Vali’s Death
तस्येन्द्रकल्पस्य दुरासदस्यमहानुभावस्य समीपमार्या।आर्ताऽतितूर्णं व्यसनाभिपन्नाजगाम तारा परिविह्वलन्ती।।
tasyendrakalpasya durāsadasya mahānubhāvasya samīpam āryā |
ārtā ’titūrṇaṁ vyasanābhipannā jagāma tārā parivihvalantī ||
Dilanda duka dan tertimpa bencana, Tārā yang mulia—gemetar dan limbung—segera bergegas mendekati Rāma yang berhati agung, laksana Indra dan sukar didekati.
The noble Tara, desperate, agonised, totally shaken up quickly went near the magnanimous Rama, who was like Indra-unapproachable.
FAQs
Seeking rightful authority in crisis: dharma-driven action includes approaching the responsible power-holder to speak, question, or seek redress rather than remaining in disorder.
Tārā, shaken by Vāli’s death, urgently goes to Rāma, who appears awe-inspiring and formidable.
Courage under grief—Tārā’s resolve to confront the situation despite emotional devastation.