Shloka 30
वाली–रामसंवादः
Rama’s Justification to Vali on Rājadharma
शक्यं त्वयाऽपि तत्कार्यं धर्ममेवानुपश्यता।।श्रूयते मनुना गीतौ श्लोकौ चारित्रवत्सलौ।गृहीतौ धर्मकुशलैस्तत्तथा चरितं हरे।।
śakyaṃ tvayā’pi tatkāryaṃ dharmam evānupaśyatā || śrūyate manunā gītau ślokau cāritravatsalau | gṛhītau dharmakuśalais tattathā caritaṃ hare ||
你也本可如此行事，只以正法为念。且听摩奴所歌的两偈——爱护端正行持、为通达正法者所认可。猿啊，我所行正依此准则。
'You should also have acted in that manner considering dharma. Now listen to what Manu said, in two verses that hold good traditions dear which are accepted by men well-versed in dharma. O monkey! the action taken by me is in conformity with this.
FAQs
Dharma is presented as the supreme criterion for action; Rama frames his conduct as aligned with authoritative tradition (Manu) and with norms accepted by dharma-knowers.
After Vali is struck down, Rama addresses Vali’s objections and begins citing Manu to justify the kingly and moral basis of punishment.
Rama’s commitment to maryādā (normative righteousness) and satya-like accountability—he grounds his act in recognized dharma rather than personal hostility.