Shloka 4.54.18

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

Devanagari script

स त्वं हीनस्सुहृद्भिश्च हितकामैश्च बन्धुभिः।तृणादपि भृशोद्विग्नस्स्पन्दमानाद्भविष्यसि।।।।

Transliteration

sa tvaṃ hīnaḥ suhṛdbhiś ca hitakāmaiś ca bandhubhiḥ |

tṛṇād api bhṛśodvignaḥ spandamānād bhaviṣyasi || 4.54.18 ||

Translation

Then you, bereft of friends and well-wishing kinsmen, will become exceedingly fearful—startled even by the quiver of a blade of grass.

Context

'Left out of your friends and relatives,who are your well-wishers, you will be very frightened even by the trembling of a blade of grass.

Characters & Entities

• friends (suhṛd)
• kinsmen/relatives (bandhu)

FAQs

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

Dharma is sustained through right association and counsel; isolation from well-wishers leads to fear and instability, weakening one’s capacity to uphold duty.

What is the narrative situation?

Aṅgada is warned of the personal cost of being deserted—loss of support will make him anxious and vulnerable.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Valuing wise companionship—accepting guidance and maintaining bonds that enable steadfastness in adversity.