Shloka 25
तारोपदेशः
Tara’s Counsel to Vali on Sugriva’s Roar and Rama’s Alliance
लालनीयो हि ते भ्राता यवीयानेष वानरः।तत्र वा सन्निहस्थो वा सर्वथा बन्धुरेव ते।।
lālanīyo hi te bhrātā yavīyān eṣa vānaraḥ |
tatra vā sannihastho vā sarvathā bandhur eva te ||
Wanara ini ialah adikmu; dia patut dibelai dan dipelihara. Sama ada dia di sana atau di sini, dalam segala hal dia tetap kerabatmu.
'This monkey is your younger brother and, therefore, deserves your protection. Whether he is here or there, he is your brother.
FAQs
Dharma is protection of one’s own kin—especially a younger brother—placing familial responsibility above pride and resentment.
Tārā reminds Vālī that Sugrīva is his younger brother and should be treated as family regardless of location or circumstance.
Compassionate guardianship—cherishing and safeguarding a dependent relation.