Shloka 4.64.14

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

Devanagari script

सा वानराणां ध्वजिनी परिवार्याङ्गदं बभौ।वासवं परिवार्येव मरुतां वाहिनी स्थिता।।।।

Transliteration

tasyāṃ rātryāṃ vyatītāyām aṅgado vānaraissaha | harivṛddhaiḥ samāgamya punar mantram amantrayat ||

Translation

When that night had passed, Aṅgada, together with the vānaras, gathered again with the elders among them and once more sought counsel.

Context

The army of monkeys encircled Angada like the army of Maruts surrounding Indra.

Characters & Entities

• Aṅgada
• Vānaras
• Harivṛddhas (elder vānaras)

FAQs

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

Responsible leadership through consultation: dharmic action is supported by seeking wise counsel rather than acting from impulse or fear.

What is the narrative situation?

At the seashore, after a tense pause, Aṅgada reconvenes the elders to decide how to proceed with the ocean-crossing and the search for Sītā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Prudence and respect for elders (vinaya and nīti): Aṅgada anchors decision-making in collective wisdom.