Shloka 4.54.4

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

Devanagari script

आपूर्यमाणं शश्वच्च तेजोबलपराक्रमैः।शशिनं शुक्लपक्षादौ वर्धमानमिव श्रिया।।4.54.3।।बृहस्पतिसमं बुद्ध्या विक्रमे सदृशं पितुः।शुश्रूषमाणं तारस्य शक्रस्येव पुरन्दरम्।।4.54.4।।भर्तुरर्थे परिश्रान्तं सर्वशास्त्रविदांवरम्।अभिसन्धातुमारेभे हनूमानङ्गदं ततः।।4.54.5।।

Transliteration

sa caturṇām upāyānāṁ tṛtīyam upavarṇayan |

bhedayāmāsa tān sarvān vānarān vākyasampadā ||

Translation

Describing the third of the four means, he used the wealth of his speech to sow division among all those vānaras.

Context

Hanuman proceeded to win over Angada, who was ever shining in strength and valour, who was growing in majesty constantly like the Moon in the bright fornight, whose intellectual prowess was equal to that of Brhaspati, who was equal to his father in valour and who was wellversed in all sastras. Angada was listening toTara like Indra listened to Sukra (preceptor of the demons).

Characters & Entities

• Hanuman
• Vanaras

FAQs

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

Dharma sometimes uses strategic speech to prevent greater harm; political tactics are framed as instruments to restore order and avert violence.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanumān employs bheda (the third upāya) among the vānaras to influence the group dynamic and secure the desired outcome.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hanumān’s mastery of nīti and rhetoric—using words as tools to steer events toward stability.