Shloka 4.64.6

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

Devanagari script

सत्त्वैर्महद्भिर्विकृतैः क्रीडद्भिर्विविधैर्जले।व्यात्तास्यैस्सुमहाकायैरूर्मिभिश्च समाकुलम्।।4.64.5।।प्रसुप्तमिव चान्यत्र क्रीडन्तमिव चान्यतः।क्वचित्पर्वतमात्रैश्च जलराशिभिरावृतम्।।4.64.6।।सङ्कुलं दानवेन्द्रैश्च पातालतलवासिभिः।रोमहर्षकरं दृष्ट्वा विषेदु: कपिकुञ्जराः।।4.64.7।।

Transliteration

punar evāṅgadaḥ prāha tān harīn harisattamaḥ |

sarve balavatāṃ śreṣṭhā bhavanto dṛḍhavikramāḥ ||

vyapadeśya-kule jātāḥ pūjitāś cāpy abhīkṣṇaśaḥ ||

Translation

Then Angada, best among the vānaras, addressed them again: “All of you are foremost among the strong, steadfast in valor—born in renowned lineages, and time and again honored for your deeds.”

Context

The ocean was of terrifying form filled with various violent species of grotesque creatures of huge bodies playing in the water. Full of violent tides, it appeared asleep at one place and apparently sporting in another. In some places it was rising as high as a mountain with huge volumes of water. It was as if roaring with the demon chiefs residing in the underworld. The great monkeys were worried seeing the huge ocean which created horripilation in them.

Characters & Entities

• Angada
• Vānaras (Harīn)

FAQs

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

Dharma-based leadership uplifts others by reminding them truthfully (satya) of their proven strengths and honored responsibilities, thereby restoring morale for a righteous task.

What is the narrative situation?

Facing the ocean-crossing dilemma, Angada tries again to draw out responses by affirming the vānaras’ prowess and status.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Inspirational leadership—using respectful praise to awaken courage and duty-consciousness.