Shloka 4.64.4

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

Devanagari script

दक्षिणस्य समुद्रस्य समासाद्योत्तरां दिशम्।सन्निवेशं ततश्चक्रुर्हरिवीरा महाबलाः।।।।

Transliteration

viṣaṇṇāṃ vāhinīṃ dṛṣṭvā sāgarasya nirīkṣaṇāt |

āśvāsayāmāsa harīn bhayārtān harisattamaḥ ||

Translation

Seeing the host downcast from gazing upon the ocean, Angada—the foremost of the vānaras—encouraged the troops who were distressed by fear.

Context

Powerful and heroic monkeys assembled at the northern end of the southern ocean.

Characters & Entities

• Angada
• Ocean (Sāgara)
• Vānara army (Vāhinī)

FAQs

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

Dharma in leadership: when a community is shaken, a responsible leader steadies them with reassurance and restores commitment to the righteous objective.

What is the narrative situation?

The vānaras are frightened and demoralized by the ocean; Angada steps in to raise morale.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Protective leadership (rakṣaṇa-bhāva) and compassion—strength expressed as encouragement, not anger.