Shloka 24
ताराविलापः
Tārā’s Lament over Vāli
एवमुक्तस्समुत्थाय जग्राह चरणौ पितुः।भुजाभ्यां पीनवृत्ताभ्यामङ्गदोऽहमिति ब्रुवन्।।
evam uktaḥ samutthāya jagrāha caraṇau pituḥ | bhujābhyāṃ pīnavṛttābhyām aṅgado 'ham iti bruvan ||
Matapos utusan nang ganito, tumayo si Aṅgada at niyakap ang mga paa ng kanyang ama gamit ang kanyang malalakas at bilugang mga bisig, na nagsasabing, "Ako si Aṅgada."
Thus advised by Tara, Angada got up, clasped his father's feet with his stout arms, and saluted, saying, 'I am Angada.'
FAQs
Dharma includes honoring one’s parents and elders; physical gestures of reverence (touching the feet) embody humility and rightful conduct.
Following Tārā’s instruction, Aṅgada approaches the dying Vāli and formally salutes him.
Humility and devotion—Aṅgada’s action shows filial loyalty and respect in a moment of loss.