Shloka 4.64.20

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

Devanagari script

कस्य प्रसादाद्रामं च लक्ष्मणं च महाबलम्।अभिगच्छेम संहृष्टास्सुग्रीवं च वनौकसम्।।।।

Transliteration

kasya prasādād rāmaṃ ca lakṣmaṇaṃ ca mahābalam | abhigacchema saṃhṛṣṭāḥ sugrīvaṃ ca vanaukasam ||

Translation

By whose grace shall we joyfully approach Rāma and mighty Lakṣmaṇa—and also Sugrīva, the forest-dweller—as though our task were fulfilled?

Context

'By whose grace shall we approach Rama and Lakshmana and even the monkey king Sugriva happily?

Characters & Entities

• Aṅgada
• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Sugrīva

FAQs

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

Seeking worthy approval through right action: one should return to elders and allies with integrity—having fulfilled what was promised.

What is the narrative situation?

Aṅgada stresses that only success in the mission will allow them to face Rāma, Lakṣmaṇa, and Sugrīva with confidence and joy.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Accountability to patrons and allies: honoring relationships through completed service.