Shloka 4.65.31

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

Devanagari script

स हि प्रसादे चात्यर्थं कोपे च हरिरीश्वरः।अतीत्य तस्य सन्देशं विनाशो गमने भवेत्।।।।

Transliteration

na hy akṛtvā haripateḥ sandeśaṃ tasya dhīmataḥ |

tatrāpi gatvā prāṇānāṃ paśyāmi parirakṣaṇam ||

Translation

For if we do not accomplish the command of that wise lord of monkeys, I see no safeguarding of our lives—even if we return there, to Kiṣkindhā.

Context

'The monkey king has the authority to shower grace or give vent to his anger. If we go without fulfilling the task we will face destruction.

Characters & Entities

• Aṅgada
• Haripati (Sugrīva implied)
• Kiṣkindhā (implied by 'tatra')

FAQs

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

Duty to a legitimate command: life and honor are subordinated to completing the righteous assignment given by the rightful leader.

What is the narrative situation?

Aṅgada argues that returning without completing Sugrīva’s mission is not a real ‘escape’; it brings ruin regardless.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Loyalty and seriousness toward entrusted work (kārya-niṣṭhā).