Shloka 4.53.20

स्वयम्प्रभा-विमोचनम् — Svayamprabha Leads the Vanaras Out (Time-Limit Crisis and Counsel)

Devanagari script

ततस्तान्कपिवृद्धांस्तु शिष्टांश्चैव वनौकसः।वाचा मधुरयाऽभाष्य यथावदनुमान्य च।।4.53.19।।स तु सिंहवृषस्कन्धः पीनायतभुजः कपिः।युवराजो महाप्राज्ञः अङ्गदो वाक्यमब्रवीत्।।4.53.20।।

Transliteration

sa tu siṃhavṛṣaskandhaḥ pīnāyatabhujaḥ kapiḥ | yuvarājo mahāprājñaḥ aṅgado vākyam abravīt ||

Translation

Then Angada—the wise heir-apparent among the monkeys, broad-shouldered like a lion or bull and strong-armed—spoke these words.

Context

Coming to a conclusion after due deliberation Angada, heir apparent, profoundly wise, endowed with sturdy and broad shoulders like those of a lion or a bull, spoke in a sweet voice to the elderly, respectable monkeys, dwellers of the forest:

Characters & Entities

• Angada

FAQs

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

Dharma is framed as rightful leadership: the one entrusted with rank and wisdom must speak and guide others at a crisis-point.

What is the narrative situation?

After deliberation among the Vanaras, Angada is introduced as the figure who is about to address the group.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Leadership grounded in wisdom and self-control—Angada is portrayed as capable and fit to counsel.