Shloka 4.29.22

हनूमता सुग्रीवस्य कालधर्मोपदेशः — Hanuman’s Counsel on Timely Ally-Duty

Devanagari script

शक्तिमानपिविक्रान्तो वानरर्क्षगणेश्वर।कर्तुं दाशरथेः प्रीतिमाज्ञायां किन्न सज्जसे।।

Transliteration

śaktimān api vikrānto vānararkṣagaṇeśvara |

kartuṃ dāśaratheḥ prītim ājñāyāṃ kiṃ na sajjase ||

Translation

O lord of the hosts of monkeys and bears, though you are mighty and valiant, why do you not make ready your command, so that Daśaratha’s son may be satisfied?

Context

'O protector of the monkeys, you are powerful and you are prompt. Why don't you issue orders which will please Rama?

Characters & Entities

• Hanuman
• Sugriva
• Rama
• Daśaratha

FAQs

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

Power and position are meaningful only when used to fulfill one’s obligations. Leadership dharma requires timely decisions and clear commands for the common mission.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanuman urges Sugriva to stop delaying and to mobilize the forces by issuing orders to aid Rama.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Decisiveness in leadership—translating strength into responsible action.