Shloka 4.54.16

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

Devanagari script

अवस्थाने यदैव त्वमासिष्यसि परन्तप।तदैव हरयस्सर्वे त्यक्ष्यन्ति कृतनिश्चयाः।।।

Transliteration

avasthāne yadaiva tvam āsiṣyasi parantapa |

tadaiva harayaḥ sarve tyakṣyanti kṛta-niścayāḥ || 4.54.16 ||

Translation

O scorcher of foes, the very moment you decide to remain here, all the vānaras—steadfast in their resolve—will abandon you.

Context

'O scorcher of enemies! the moment you decide to establish yourself here, all thesemonkeys will surely desert you.

Characters & Entities

• Aṅgada (implied by address parantapa)
• vānaras (harayaḥ)

FAQs

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

Dharma is collective responsibility and loyalty: a leader must not choose a course that severs him from allies and shared duty.

What is the narrative situation?

Aṅgada is warned that choosing to stay behind (in the cave/refuge) will cause the troop to leave him and return to their obligation under Sugrīva.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Accountability in leadership—decisions must consider the cohesion and moral commitments of one’s followers.