Shloka 4.49.1

एकोनपञ्चाशः सर्गः (Sarga 49) — Aṅgada Re-energizes the Southern Search Party

Devanagari script

अथाङ्गदस्तदा सर्वान्वानरानिदमब्रवीत्।परिश्रान्तो महाप्राज्ञस्समाश्वास्य शनैर्वचः।।।।

Transliteration

athāṅgadas tadā sarvān vānarān idam abravīt |

pariśrānto mahāprājñaḥ samāśvāsya śanair vacaḥ ||

Translation

Then Angada—wise though exhausted—gathered all the Vānaras, reassured them, and spoke these words gently and slowly.

Context

Wise Angada, exhausted after the search, collected the monkeys, and consoling them, said slowly:

Characters & Entities

• Angada
• Vanaras

FAQs

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

Dharma in leadership includes caring speech: even in fatigue, a leader strengthens others through reassurance and clarity.

What is the narrative situation?

After prolonged searching and hardship, Angada addresses the weary Vānaras to steady and guide them.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Compassionate leadership and composure under exhaustion.