Shloka 4.54.2

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

Devanagari script

बुद्ध्या ह्यष्टाङ्गया युक्तं चतुर्बलसमन्वितम्।चतुर्दशगुणं मेने हनूमान्वालिनस्सुतम्।।।।

Transliteration

buddhyā hy aṣṭāṅgayā yuktaṃ caturbala-samanvitam |

caturdaśa-guṇaṃ mene hanūmān vālinas sutam || 4.54.2 ||

Translation

Hanūmān judged Vāli’s son to be endowed with discerning intellect, furnished with the eightfold constituents, supported by the four strengths, and marked by fourteen royal qualities.

Context

Hanuman thought Vali's son possessed in addition to his intellect, eight kinds of limbs, four kinds of strength and fourteen qualities (required of a king):

Characters & Entities

• Hanūmān
• Vāli
• Aṅgada (Vāli’s son; implied)
• aṣṭāṅga (eightfold constituents)
• caturbala (fourfold strength)
• caturdaśa-guṇa (fourteen qualities)

FAQs

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

Dharma in governance rests on qualified leadership: a ruler should possess structured competence (aṣṭāṅga), real strength (caturbala), and cultivated virtues (guṇas).

What is the narrative situation?

The text reports Hanūmān’s evaluation of Vāli’s son (Aṅgada), highlighting his preparedness and kingly qualifications in the Kishkindhā context.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Discernment and fitness to lead—measured capability rather than mere birthright.