Shloka 4.64.13

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

Devanagari script

तस्यां रात्र्यां व्यतीतायामङ्गदो वानरैस्सह।हरिवृद्धैस्समागम्य पुनर्मन्त्रममन्त्रयत्।।।।

Transliteration

sampāter vacanaṃ śrutvā harayo rāvaṇakṣayam | hṛṣṭāḥ sāgaram ājagmuḥ sītādarśanakāṅkṣiṇaḥ ||

Translation

Hearing Sampāti’s words about Rāvaṇa’s downfall, the vānaras rejoiced and, longing to behold Sītā, came to the ocean—the passage leading toward Rāvaṇa’s abode.

Context

With the night over, Angada joined the older monkeys again and sought their counsel.

Characters & Entities

• Sampāti
• Sītā
• Rāvaṇa
• Sāgara (ocean)
• Vānaras (monkey host)

FAQs

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

Steadfast commitment to a righteous mission: the vānaras proceed with renewed resolve to fulfill their duty of searching for Sītā, aligning effort with a just cause.

What is the narrative situation?

After receiving Sampāti’s guidance, the search-party reaches the seashore, encouraged and focused on the next decisive step—crossing toward Laṅkā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Purposeful zeal and collective dedication (utsāha and saṅghabala): the group moves forward together, motivated by the goal of Sītā’s discovery.