Shloka 5.64.1

अङ्गद-प्रत्यागमनम् — Angada’s Return and the Confirmation of Sītā’s Discovery

Devanagari script

सुग्रीवेणैवमुक्तस्तु हृष्टो दधिमुखः कपिः।राघवं लक्ष्मणं चैव सुग्रीवं चाभ्यवादयत्।।।।

Transliteration

sugrīveṇaivam uktas tu hṛṣṭo dadhimukhaḥ kapiḥ | rāghavaṃ lakṣmaṇaṃ caiva sugrīvaṃ cābhyavādayat ||

Translation

Thus addressed by Sugrīva, the monkey Dadhimukha, filled with joy, offered reverent salutations to Rāghava (Rāma), to Lakṣmaṇa, and to Sugrīva.

Context

Pleased with Sugriva's command (to send forth Angada and Hanuman) Dadhimukha offered salutations to Sugriva, Rama and Lakshmana.

Characters & Entities

• Sugrīva
• Dadhimukha
• Rāma (Rāghava)
• Lakṣmaṇa

FAQs

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

Proper conduct includes honoring rightful leaders and elders through respectful salutation; gratitude and obedience to legitimate authority are dharmic.

What is the narrative situation?

After receiving Sugrīva’s instruction, Dadhimukha expresses joy and formally greets Rāma, Lakṣmaṇa, and Sugrīva.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Vinaya (humility/courtesy) shown through respectful salutations.