Motif
Wise counsel ignored before combat
wise_counsel_ignored_before_combat
A motif of the Divine Judgment and Moral Reckoning family, within the sub-family Pride, Greed, and Hubris. 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 39293-39452 confidence: high
Tárá embraces Báli, trembles, gives wise counsel, asks him to control his rage, and suggests waiting until morning before fighting.
Tárá gives detailed strategic and moral advice to Báli, but he rejects it and proceeds toward battle.
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