Shloka 4.49.10

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

Devanagari script

हितार्थमेतदुक्तं वः क्रियतां यदि रोचते।उच्यतां वा क्षमं यन्नस्सर्वेषामेव वानराः।।।।

Transliteration

hitārtham etad uktaṃ vaḥ kriyatāṃ yadi rocate |

ucyatāṃ vā kṣamaṃ yan nas sarveṣām eva vānarāḥ ||

Translation

“I have spoken this for your welfare. Do it if it pleases you; otherwise, tell what you deem right for all of us, O Vānaras.”

Context

'I have said all this for your good. You may carry it out, if it pleases you. Speak freely if there is any other course left for all of us, O monkeys!'

Characters & Entities

• Angada
• Vanaras

FAQs

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

Dharma is welfare-oriented counsel with openness to truth: Angada offers guidance for the common good and invites honest alternatives.

What is the narrative situation?

Angada proposes a course of action to the exhausted search party and asks them to accept it or suggest a better, proper plan.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Humility and responsibility—leading while still respecting collective wisdom and truthful feedback.