Shloka 4.64.10

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

Devanagari script

तान्विषादेन महता विषण्णान्वानरर्षभान्।उवाच मतिमान्काले वालिसूनुर्महाबलः।।।।

Transliteration

tān viṣādena mahatā viṣaṇṇān vānararṣabhān |

uvāca matimān kāle vālisūnur mahābalaḥ ||

Translation

Then the wise and mighty Aṅgada, Vāli’s son, spoke at the proper moment to those bull-like leaders of monkeys who were weighed down by great despondency.

Context

Angada,the strong and wise son of Vali, spoke thus to the tensed vanaras in the righttime:

Characters & Entities

• Aṅgada
• Vāli
• vānaras

FAQs

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

Dharma includes leadership that intervenes at the right time—guiding others out of despair and back into duty.

What is the narrative situation?

Aṅgada notices the vānaras’ discouragement and begins to address them with timely, wise counsel.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Prudent leadership (kāla-jñāna): knowing when to speak and steady the group.