Shloka 4.54.1

अङ्गद-उपदेशः — Hanuman’s Counsel to Angada on Succession and Strategy

Devanagari script

तथा ब्रुवति तारे तु ताराधिपतिवर्चसि।अथ मेने हृतं राज्यं हनूमानङ्गदेन तत्।।।।

Transliteration

tathā bruvati tāre tu tārādhipativarcasi |

atha mene hṛtaṃ rājyaṃ hanūmān aṅgadena tat ||

Translation

As Tārā, radiant like the lord of stars—the Moon—spoke thus, Hanumān then suspected that Aṅgada might seize the kingdom.

Context

Hanuman listened to the proposal of Tara, whose face was like the Moon, lord of the stars. (After listening to Tara) he thought Angada might take over the kingdom from Sugriva.

Characters & Entities

• Tārā
• Moon (tārādhipati) (as simile)
• Hanumān
• Aṅgada
• Sugrīva (implied by context of kingship)

FAQs

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

Rajadharma (ethical kingship and rightful succession) is implicitly at stake: Hanumān’s concern reflects vigilance that power should not be taken through opportunism but held according to rightful order.

What is the narrative situation?

Following Tārā’s counsel, Hanumān anticipates potential political tension—fearing that Aṅgada could be positioned as a rival claimant to Sugrīva’s rule.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hanumān’s loyalty and foresight: he prioritizes stability and the integrity of Sugrīva’s kingship to safeguard the larger mission to aid Rāma.