Agni Purana — Avatara-lila, Shloka 3
Śrīrāmāvatāra-kathana (Account of the Rāma Incarnation) — Kiṣkindhā Alliance and the Search for Sītā
तद्रिपुं बालिनं हत्वा भ्रातरं वैरकारिणम् किष्किन्धां कपिराज्यञ्च रुमान्तारां समर्पयत्
tadripuṃ bālinaṃ hatvā bhrātaraṃ vairakāriṇam kiṣkindhāṃ kapirājyañca rumāntārāṃ samarpayat
Убив того врага — Валина, брата, ставшего причиной вражды, — он передал Кишкиндху и верховную власть над царством ванаров (обезьян) Руманта́ре.
Lord Agni (narrating to Sage Vasiṣṭha)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Avatara-Katha","secondary_vidya":"Arthashastra","practical_application":"Illustrates dharmic regime-change: removing a tyrannical/adharmic ruler (Vali) and restoring legitimate sovereignty to Sugriva, stabilizing governance.","sutra_style":false}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Description","entry_title":"Slaying of Vālin and Transfer of Kiṣkindhā Rule","lookup_keywords":["Vali-vadha","Sugriva-rajya","Kishkindha","kapirajya","restoration"],"quick_summary":"After killing Vālin, Rama ensures orderly succession by handing Kiṣkindhā and the monkey-kingdom to Sugriva, emphasizing restoration of rightful rule and political stability."}
Alamkara Type: Vīra-rasa narrative; dharma-yuddha framing
Weapon Type: Bow and Arrow (implied in Vālin’s slaying)
Concept: Dharma includes restoring rightful social order; after force is used, responsibility continues as ensuring stable, legitimate governance.
Application: In resolving disputes, prioritize long-term stability: remove the cause of conflict and establish clear, accepted authority.
Khanda Section: Ramayana-Charita (Avataras & Itihasa-katha)
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Type: Kingdom
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"After Vālin’s defeat, Rama stands with Lakshmana as Sugriva is formally granted Kiṣkindhā’s sovereignty; monkey chiefs gather, signaling restored order.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, Rama with bow, Vālin fallen at side (subdued), Sugriva receiving symbols of kingship, monkey retinue in rhythmic arrangement, strong reds/greens, ceremonial composition","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting, coronation-like moment: Sugriva enthroned with gold embellishments, Rama blessing with halo, ornate jewelry and gold leaf, attendants with fly-whisks","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting, clear court scene with throne platform, Rama and Lakshmana to one side, Sugriva receiving authority, detailed costumes and calm narrative sequencing","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, courtly assembly in a forest-kingdom setting, Sugriva seated on a raised seat, Rama standing in princely attire, expressive monkey courtiers, fine architectural/landscape detail"}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"solemn","suggested_raga":"Shankarabharanam","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"epic"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: tadripuṃ → tat-ripum; kapirājyañca → kapi-rājyam + ca; rumāntārāṃ → rumā-tārām (dvandva, dual accusative).
Related Themes: Agni Purana 8.2 (proof of strength preceding Vali episode); Agni Purana Ramayana-Charita continuation toward Sita-search and Lanka campaign
FAQs
This verse conveys rajadharma in narrative form: after removing a hostile ruler, legitimate authority and territory are formally entrusted to the rightful holder to restore stable governance.
Alongside ritual and technical chapters, the Agni Purana preserves Itihasa-based case studies (Ramayana episodes) that illustrate governance, succession, and social order—expanding its scope beyond purely ritual instruction.
The verse frames the act as restoring dharmic order: the removal of a vaira-kāri (instigator of hostility) and the rightful transfer of rule supports loka-saṅgraha (social stability) and reduces adharma-driven conflict.