Shloka 5.57.36
सप्तपञ्चाशः सर्गः — Hanumān’s Return, Roar of Success, and the Announcement “Sītā Seen”
निषसाद च हस्तेन गृहीत्वा वालिनस्सुतम्।।।।रमणीये वनोद्देशे महेन्द्रस्य गिरेस्तदा।
niṣasāda ca hastena gṛhītvā vālinas sutam | ramaṇīye vanoddeśe mahendrasya gires tadā ||
Then, taking Vāli’s son by the hand, he sat down in a lovely wooded spot on Mount Mahendra.
Then holding the hand of Vali's son he sat down at a beautiful location of the garden of mountain Mahendra.
Leadership and fellowship expressed through respectful, reassuring conduct—guiding a younger ally (Angada) with care in a tense mission.
After returning from Laṅkā, Hanumān approaches the vānaras on Mount Mahendra and settles with Angada, preparing to deliver his report.
Hanumān’s steadiness and supportive leadership—he calms and anchors the group by taking Angada along and sitting to speak clearly.