Shloka 4.65.22

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

Devanagari script

न हि प्रेषयिता तात स्वामी प्रेष्यः कथञ्चन।भवताऽयं जनस्सर्वः प्रेष्यः प्लवगसत्तम।।4.65.22।।

Transliteration

na hi preṣayitā tāta svāmī preṣyaḥ kathañcana |

bhavatā ’yaṃ janaḥ sarvaḥ preṣyaḥ plavagasattama ||

Translation

For the one who commands—the lord—should never, dear one, be the one sent on errands. Rather, O best of leapers, it is this entire company that should be dispatched by you.

Characters & Entities

• Jāmbavān
• Angada

FAQs

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

Role-based dharma: leadership entails directing and safeguarding the mission; it is improper for the commander to become the expendable messenger when others can be delegated.

What is the narrative situation?

Jāmbavān explains why Angada, as the leader, should remain to command while sending others on the dangerous crossing.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Strategic responsibility—protecting command structure while still fulfilling the mission.