Shloka 4.53.23

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

Devanagari script

भवन्तः प्रत्ययं प्राप्ताः नीतिमार्गविशारदाः।हितेष्वभिरता भर्तुर्निसृष्टास्सर्वकर्मसु।।4.53.23।।

Transliteration

bhavantaḥ pratyayaṃ prāptāḥ nītimārgaviśāradāḥ | hiteṣv abhiratā bhartur nisṛṣṭāḥ sarvakarmasu ||

Translation

All of you are trusted men, skilled in the paths of righteous policy, devoted to your lord’s welfare, and dispatched for every necessary task.

Characters & Entities

• Angada
• Sugriva (implied by 'bhartuḥ')

FAQs

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

Dharma is loyal service: trusted agents must act for the ruler’s welfare with competence and integrity.

What is the narrative situation?

Angada appeals to the elders’ reliability and ethical competence to frame the urgency of their failure.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Trustworthiness and policy-wisdom (nīti-viśārada)—fitness for delegated responsibility.