Motif
remorse after a brother's death
remorse_after_a_brother_s_death
A motif of the Lament, Mourning, and Tragic Recognition family, within the sub-family Mistaken Killing and Remorse. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
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hindu
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The Ramayan of Valmiki Canto VI. The Tokens. / Canto XI. Dundubhi. / Canto XII. The Palm Trees. / Canto XIV. The Challenge.; lines 40574-40724 confidence: high
Sugríva says Ráma has kept his vow, but he cannot delight in ruling while the queen, the people, and Angad mourn Bāli's death.
Sugríva laments that he sought his brother's life, cannot enjoy kingship, and feels crushed by the sin of Bāli's fall.
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