Shloka 4.53.26

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

Devanagari script

तस्मिन्नतीते काले तु सुग्रीवेण कृते स्वयम्।प्रायोपवेशनं युक्तं सर्वेषां च वनौकसाम्।।।।

Transliteration

tasminn atīte kāle tu sugrīveṇa kṛte svayam | prāyopaveśanaṃ yuktaṃ sarveṣāṃ ca vanaukasām ||

Translation

Since the time fixed by Sugriva has passed, it is proper for all of us forest-dwellers to undertake prāyopaveśana—fasting unto death.

Context

'Now that the time limit fixed by Sugriva has expired, the right thing to do for the monkeys is to fast unto death.

Characters & Entities

• Angada
• Sugriva
• prāyopaveśana

FAQs

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

Dharma is portrayed as accepting consequences and seeking expiation when one has failed a solemn, time-bound duty.

What is the narrative situation?

Angada proposes prāyopaveśana because the deadline set by Sugriva has been exceeded and the mission remains unfulfilled.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Atonement-minded rigor—readiness to bear the cost of failure rather than evade responsibility.