Shloka 1
तारोपदेशः
Tara’s Counsel to Vali on Sugriva’s Roar and Rama’s Alliance
अथ तस्य निनादं तं सुग्रीवस्य महात्मनः।शुश्रावान्तः पुर गतो वाली भ्रातुरमर्षणः।।
atha tasya ninādaṃ taṃ sugrīvasya mahātmanaḥ |
śuśrāvāntaḥ-pura-gato vālī bhrātur amarṣaṇaḥ || 4.15.1 ||
Pagkaraan, si Vāli—na nagngangalit sa kapatid—ay nakarinig sa loob ng palasyo ng malakas na dagundong ng dakilang-loob na Sugrīva.
The indignant Vali, who was in the harem, heard the roaring of his venerable brother, Sugriva.
FAQs
Unchecked anger (krodha) and resentment distort judgment; dharma requires inner restraint before responding to provocation.
Sugrīva’s challenge is heard by Vāli inside the palace quarters, setting the stage for Vāli’s reaction.
By contrast, the verse highlights the danger of lacking forbearance; Vāli is portrayed as indignant toward his brother.