Shloka 4.26.13

महाभिषेकः — Sugriva’s Coronation and Angada’s Installation

Devanagari script

इममप्यङ्गदं वीर यौवराज्येऽभिषेचय4.26.12।।ज्येष्ठस्य स सुतो ज्येष्ठस्सदृशो विक्रमेण ते।अङ्गदोऽयमदीनात्मा यौवराज्यस्य भाजनम्4.26.13।।

Transliteration

imam apy aṅgadaṃ vīra yauvarājye 'bhiṣecaya || 4.26.13 || jyēṣṭhasya sa suto jyēṣṭhaḥ sadṛśo vikrameṇa te | aṅgado 'yam adīnātmā yauvarājyasya bhājanam ||

Translation

O hero, consecrate Angada as heir-apparent—Vālī’s eldest son—equal to you in prowess; steadfast Angada is fit to bear the responsibility of the crown prince’s office.

Context

'O hero consecrate Angada as heirapparent since he deserves it as the eldest son of your brother, a noble soul and equal to you in prowess.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Sugrīva
• Aṅgada
• Vālī (implied)

FAQs

What is the core ethical principle (Dharma) in this verse?

Legitimacy and protection of dependents: dharma requires ensuring the welfare and honor of the deceased ruler’s child, preventing marginalization and conflict.

What is the narrative situation?

A reiterated counsel (as preserved in this recension) emphasizing Angada’s installation to consolidate the new regime.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Fairness and responsibility in succession planning.