Shloka 4.53.24

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

Devanagari script

कर्मस्वप्रतिमास्सर्वे दिक्षु विश्रुतपौरुषाः।मां पुरस्कृत्य निर्याताः पिङ्गाक्षप्रतिचोदिताः।।।।

Transliteration

karmasv apratimāḥ sarve dikṣu viśrutapauruṣāḥ | māṃ puraskṛtya niryātāḥ piṅgākṣapraticoditāḥ ||

Translation

All of you are unmatched in action, renowned for valor in every direction; urged on by the tawny-eyed Sugriva, you set out with me placed at the fore.

Context

'You are all celebrated for bravery and incomparable in your activities. You have followed me in obedience to the orders of the tawny-eyed Sugriva.

Characters & Entities

• Angada
• Sugriva (Piṅgākṣa)

FAQs

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

Dharma is disciplined teamwork under rightful command—valor must translate into executed duty, not merely reputation.

What is the narrative situation?

Angada reminds the group that they were deputed by Sugriva and accepted him as their leader for the mission.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Loyal obedience and martial readiness, oriented toward service.