Shloka 5.64.20

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

Devanagari script

त्वया ह्यनुक्तैर्हरिभिर्नैव शक्यं पदात्पदम्।क्वचिद्गन्तुं हरिश्रेष्ठ ब्रूमः सत्यमिदं तु ते।।।।

Transliteration

tvayā hy anuktair haribhir naiva śakyaṃ padāt padam | kvacid gantuṃ hariśreṣṭha brūmaḥ satyam idaṃ tu te ||

Translation

O best of vānara! Without your direction, the vānara cannot proceed even a single step anywhere. This we tell you in truth.

Context

"O Angada! the best of vanaras! without your command none will find it possible to put forward even a single step."

Characters & Entities

• Angada
• Vanaras

FAQs

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

Dharma upholds disciplined order: collective action succeeds when guided by rightful leadership and truthful counsel (satya).

What is the narrative situation?

The vānaras insist that Angada must lead and command; without him they will not move forward.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Angada’s acknowledged authority and the group’s disciplined obedience to rightful command.