Shloka 4.56.3

सम्पातिदर्शनम् (Encounter with Sampāti) — Angada’s Lament and the Vulture-King’s Response

Devanagari script

कन्दरादभिनिष्क्रम्य स विन्ध्यस्य महागिरेः।उपविष्टान्हरीन्दृष्ट्वा हृष्टात्मा गिरमब्रवीत्।।।।

Transliteration

tasya tadvacanaṃ śrutvā bhakṣya-lubdhasya pakṣiṇaḥ |

aṅgadaḥ paramāyasto hanūmantam athābravīt ||

Translation

Hearing those words of the bird, greedy for food, Angada—utterly dejected—then spoke to Hanumān.

Context

Coming out of the cave of the great mount Vindhya, Sampati was glad to see the monkeys seated there and said to himself:

Characters & Entities

• Angada
• Hanumān
• Sampāti (the bird)

FAQs

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

In adversity, dharmic action includes seeking wise counsel rather than collapsing into fear. Angada turns to Hanumān, indicating the ethical importance of consultation and collective resolve.

What is the narrative situation?

After Sampāti threatens to eat them, Angada—already despairing—addresses Hanumān.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Reliance on capable leadership: recognizing Hanumān’s steadiness and competence in crisis.