Shloka 4.54.21

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

Devanagari script

अस्माभिस्तु गतं सार्धं विनीतवदुपस्थितम्।आनुपूर्व्यात्तु सुग्रीवो राज्ये त्वां स्थापयिष्यति।।।।

Transliteration

asmābhis tu gataṁ sārdhaṁ vinītavad upasthitam |

ānupūrvyāt tu sugrīvo rājye tvāṁ sthāpayiṣyati ||

Translation

But if you go with us and approach (Sugrīva) in humility, then—following the proper order of succession—Sugrīva will establish you in the kingdom as the rightful heir.

Context

'If along with us you approach Sugriva in a humble manner he will make you his successor to the kingdom.

Characters & Entities

• Sugriva
• Angada
• Kingdom of the Vanaras (Kapirajya)

FAQs

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

Rajadharma: political order should follow legitimate succession and be secured through humility and lawful procedure rather than factional conflict.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanuman proposes a peaceful path: Angada should return and respectfully meet Sugrīva, who will then regularize Angada’s status in the kingdom.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Angada is urged toward vinaya (humility/self-discipline), presented as the strength that restores harmony and rightful order.