Shloka 4.65.34

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

Devanagari script

अस्य ते वीर कार्यस्य न किञ्चित्परिहीयते।एष सञ्चोदयाम्येनं यः कार्यं साधयिष्यति।।।।

Transliteration

so ’ṅgadena tadā vīraḥ pratyuktaḥ plavagarṣabhaḥ |

jāmbavān uttaraṃ vākyaṃ provācedaṃ tato ’ṅgadam ||

Translation

Thus addressed by the hero Aṅgada, Jāmbavān—the bull among the leapers—then spoke these answering words to Aṅgada.

Context

'O hero! this work will not be balked. I will now inspire one who can achieve this task.'

Characters & Entities

• Jāmbavān
• Aṅgada

FAQs

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

Dharma is orderly decision-making: after a question is posed, the most competent elder responds to guide the group toward right action.

What is the narrative situation?

The narrative turns from Aṅgada’s concern to Jāmbavān’s solution-oriented response.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Readiness to guide and take responsibility for counsel.