Shloka 4.49.12

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

Devanagari script

सदृशं खलु वो वाक्यमङ्गदो यदुवाच ह।हितं चैवानुकूलं च क्रियतामस्य भाषितम्।।।।

Transliteration

sadṛśaṃ khalu vo vākyam aṅgado yad uvāca ha |

hitaṃ caivānukūlaṃ ca kriyatām asya bhāṣitam ||

Translation

“Angada’s words are indeed fitting for us—beneficial and favorable. Let his counsel be carried out.”

Context

'What Angada says is appropriate, beneficial and also favourable. Carry out his command.

Characters & Entities

• Angada
• Gandhamadana
• Vanaras

FAQs

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

Dharma is recognizing and supporting sound counsel: Gandhamādana affirms what is beneficial (hita) and urges collective adherence.

What is the narrative situation?

Gandhamādana endorses Angada’s proposal and calls for the group to act on it.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Discernment (knowing what is fitting and beneficial) and cooperative discipline.