Shloka 4.53.25

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

Devanagari script

इदानीमकृतार्थानां मर्तव्यं नात्र संशयः।हरिराजस्य सन्देशमकृत्वा कस्सुखी भवेत्।।।।

Transliteration

idānīm akṛtārthānāṃ martavyaṃ nātra saṃśayaḥ | harirājasya sandeśam akṛtvā kas sukhī bhavet ||

Translation

Now, since we have not accomplished the purpose, we must die—there is no doubt. Who could live happily after failing to carry out the monkey-king’s command?

Context

'We should be killed since we have failed to achieve the objective (of finding Sita). There is no doubt about it. Who can live in peace without executing the orders of the king?

Characters & Entities

• Angada
• Sugriva (Harirāja)

FAQs

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

Dharma is the seriousness of entrusted duty: failing a righteous command is treated as a grave moral lapse demanding accountability.

What is the narrative situation?

Angada, seeing the mission’s failure and missed deadline, argues that returning without results is dishonorable and perilous.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Honor-bound responsibility—an intense commitment to duty, even expressed in extreme terms.