Shloka 4.64.1

अङ्गदोपदेशः समुद्रदर्शन-विषादश्च (Angada’s Counsel and the Vanaras’ Despondency at the Ocean)

Devanagari script

आख्याता गृध्रराजेन समुत्प्लुत्य प्लवङ्गमाः।सङ्गताः प्रीतिसंयुक्ता विनेदुर्भीमविक्रमाः।।।।

Transliteration

ākhyātā gṛdhrarājena samutplutya plavaṅgamāḥ |

saṅgatāḥ prītisaṃyuktā vinedur bhīmavikramāḥ ||

Translation

Directed by the king of vultures, the mighty plavaṅgamas gathered together; leaping up in delight, those of fearsome prowess cried out with joy.

Context

Hearing the words spoken by the king of vultures, the highly courageous monkeys assembled together and leaped with joy-screaming.

Characters & Entities

• Sampāti (gṛdhrarāja)
• vānaras (plavaṅgamas)

FAQs

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

Dharma in action is coordinated effort toward a righteous goal; joy here arises from renewed direction and shared commitment.

What is the narrative situation?

After Sampāti’s guidance, the vānaras regroup with renewed enthusiasm, leaping and shouting in joy.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Team solidarity and disciplined readiness—coming together promptly when a clear path of action is given.