979. In the deep woods, He saw the deceitful golden deer and shot a fiery arrow that sped with purpose, Then pierced Vāli’s chest with a deadly shaft, taking his life, as justice rejoiced in His hands. He, who delights in such righteous acts, is the One all gods and Brahmā seek as they bring fragrant lotus flowers, again and again, to worship at Badrikāśramam, by Ganga’s sacred banks.
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(The words may be rearranged to facilitate conversion from poetry to prose (Aṉvayam). Please read the meanings (in black) continuously to form the sentence and understand the simplified meaning based on the Divyārtha Dīpikai for the verse.)
He, whose strength knows no equal, once beheld an illusory deer in the vast forest and dispatched a fiery arrow that would burn it to ash. It was this same Lord who, demonstrating His unwavering compassion for those who seek His refuge, took the very life of Vāli, a being of immense strength and cruel deeds. When the righteous Sugrīva sought His protection, the Lord