Shloka 5.64.13

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

Devanagari script

पीत्वा मधु यथाकामं विश्रान्ता वनचारिणः।किं शेषं गमनं तत्र सुग्रीवो यत्र मे गुरुः।।।।

Transliteration

pītvā madhu yathākāmaṃ viśrāntā vanacāriṇaḥ | kiṃ śeṣaṃ gamanaṃ tatra sugrīvo yatra me guruḥ ||

Translation

“The forest-ranging Vānaras have drunk honey as they wished and have rested. What remains to be done here? Let us go to where Sugrīva, my lord, is.”

Context

"The vanaras of the forest have taken rest after drinking as much honey as they desired. What is left here to do? We have to go wherever Sugriva is."

Characters & Entities

• Angada
• Sugrīva
• madhu (honey)
• forest/grove context (Madhuvana implied)

FAQs

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

Enjoyment must be subordinate to duty; once legitimate rest is taken, one should resume responsibility and return to the rightful authority.

What is the narrative situation?

After the honey-drinking and rest, Angada presses the group to depart and meet Sugrīva.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Prioritizing mission over indulgence—practical discipline.