Shloka 4.55.17

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

Devanagari script

तस्य संविशतस्तत्र रुदन्तो वानरर्षभाः।।।।नयनेभ्यः प्रमुमुचुरुष्णं वै वारि दुःखिताः।

Transliteration

tasya saṃviśatas tatra rudanto vānararṣabhāḥ |

nayanebhyaḥ pramumucur uṣṇaṃ vai vāri duḥkhitāḥ ||

Translation

As he lay there, the foremost of the vānara heroes, grieving, wept and let hot tears fall from their eyes.

Context

Seeing him lie down the bulls among the monkeys became sad and shed hot tears from their eyes.

Characters & Entities

• Angada
• Vānararṣabhas (leading vānaras)

FAQs

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

Dharma appears as solidarity and compassion: righteous communities do not remain indifferent to a companion’s despair; shared grief signals shared responsibility.

What is the narrative situation?

The leaders among the vānaras react emotionally as Angada lies down to begin fasting unto death.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Empathy and fellowship—collective compassion toward a suffering leader.