Shloka 4.64.9

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

Devanagari script

विषण्णां वाहिनीं दृष्ट्वा सागरस्य निरीक्षणात्।आश्वासयामास हरीन्भयार्तान् हरिसत्तमः।।।।

Transliteration

viṣaṇṇāṃ vāhinīṃ dṛṣṭvā sāgarasya nirīkṣaṇāt | āśvāsayāmāsa harīn bhayārtān harisattamaḥ ||

Translation

Seeing the army despondent from merely gazing at the vast ocean, the best among monkeys comforted the frightened troops.

Context

Angada, the best among the monkeys saw the worried army despondent gazing at the ocean, and comforted the frightened troops.

Characters & Entities

• Angada
• Sagara
• Vanaras

FAQs

Why were the Vanaras frightened in this verse?

The Vanaras were frightened and despondent upon gazing at the vast, impassable ocean, realizing the immense difficulty of crossing it to continue their search for Sita.

What aspect of Dharma does Angada demonstrate here?

Angada demonstrates the Dharma of a leader (Nayaka Dharma) by maintaining composure and comforting his subordinates in a time of crisis, ensuring the mission does not collapse due to collective fear.