Shloka 5.64.11

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

Devanagari script

श्रुत्वा दधिमुखस्येदं वचनं श्लक्ष्णमङ्गदः।अब्रवीत्तान् हरिश्रेष्ठो वाक्यं वाक्यविशारदः।।।।

Transliteration

śrutvā dadhimukhasyedaṃ vacanaṃ ślakṣṇam aṅgadaḥ | abravīt tān hariśreṣṭho vākyaṃ vākyaviśāradaḥ ||

Translation

Hearing these gracious words of Dadhimukha, Angada—the foremost of monkeys, skilled in speech—addressed them and spoke his reply.

Context

At these good words from Dadhimukha, Angada, the monkey leader, an eloquent speaker said this:.

Characters & Entities

• Dadhimukha
• Angada
• Vānara troop (implied)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes saṃvāda (proper counsel): listening carefully to others and responding with measured, skillful speech.

What is the narrative situation?

After Dadhimukha speaks, Angada prepares to guide the group with an appropriate response.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Vāk-samyama and leadership through wise communication.