Shloka 4.65.20

पञ्चषष्टितमः सर्गः — वानराणां प्लवन-पराक्रम-निरूपणम् (Assessment of the Vanaras’ Leaping Capacity; Jambavan Motivates Hanuman)

Devanagari script

तमुवाच हरिश्रेष्ठं जाम्बवान्वाक्यकोविदः।ज्ञायते गमने शक्तिस्तव हर्यृक्षसत्तम।।।।

Transliteration

tam uvāca hariśreṣṭhaṃ jāmbavān vākyakovidaḥ |

jñāyate gamane śaktis tava haryṛkṣasattama ||

Translation

Jāmbavān, skilled in speech, said to that best of vānaras: “O foremost among monkeys and bears, your strength for going is well known.”

Context

Jambavan who was skilful in speech spoke to that great Angada, 'O leader among monkeys and bears! your energy to cover this distance is well-known to us'.

Characters & Entities

• Jāmbavān
• Angada

FAQs

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

Right counsel grounded in truth (satya): Jāmbavān acknowledges Angada’s known capability, establishing an honest basis before advising what is proper for the mission.

What is the narrative situation?

In the assembly deciding who should leap across the ocean, Jāmbavān addresses Angada and recognizes his proven strength.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Vākyakauśalya (skillful speech) used ethically—praise that is accurate and purposeful, not flattery.