Shloka 5.35.56

रामलक्षणवर्णनम् (Description of Rama and Lakshmana; Alliance Narrative to Sita)

Devanagari script

अङ्गदो नाम लक्ष्मीवान्वालिसूनुर्महाबलः।प्रस्थितः कपिशार्दूलस्त्रिभागबलसंवृतः।।5.35.56।।

Transliteration

aṅgado nāma lakṣmīvān vālisūnur mahābalaḥ | prasthitaḥ kapiśārdūlas tribhāgabalasaṃvṛtaḥ ||

Translation

Aṅgada by name—prosperous, mighty, Vāli’s son, a tiger among the vanaras—set out, accompanied by a third part of the army.

Characters & Entities

• Angada
• Vali
• Vanara army

FAQs

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

Dharma is role-based responsibility: qualified leaders like Aṅgada accept burdensome missions for the common aim of rescuing Sītā.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanumān introduces Aṅgada as a principal leader of the search expedition, assigned a significant force.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Vīrya (valor) joined with leadership: Aṅgada is portrayed as a foremost warrior capable of guiding others.