Shloka 4.55.1

अङ्गदस्य प्रायोपवेशननिश्चयः (Angada’s Resolve to Fast unto Death)

Devanagari script

श्रुत्वा हनुमतो वाक्यं प्रश्रितं धर्मसंहितम्।स्वामिसत्कारसंयुक्तमङ्गदो वाक्यमब्रवीत्।।।।

Transliteration

śrutvā hanumato vākyaṃ praśritaṃ dharmasaṃhitam |

svāmisatkārasaṃyuktam aṅgado vākyam abravīt ||

Translation

Hearing Hanumān’s words—humble, grounded in dharma, and filled with reverence for his lord—Aṅgada spoke in reply.

Context

On hearing Hanuman's humble words (of advice) consistent with righteousness and full of devotion to his master, the king, Angada said:

Characters & Entities

• Hanuman
• Angada

FAQs

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

Dharma is shown as right speech: humility, righteousness, and loyalty to one’s rightful master are presented as the proper foundation of counsel and decision-making.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanuman has offered respectful, dharma-aligned advice; the narration marks Angada’s response as the next turning point in the group’s deliberation.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hanuman’s virtue of loyal, dharmic counsel—speech that is both respectful (vinaya) and principled.