Shloka 5.64.23

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

Devanagari script

तेऽम्बरं सहसोत्पत्य वेगवन्तः प्लवङ्गमाः।विनदन्तो महानादं घना वातेरिता यथा।।।।

Transliteration

te 'mbaraṃ sahasotpatya vegavantaḥ plavaṅgamāḥ | vinadanto mahānādaṃ ghanā vāteritā yathā ||

Translation

At once the swift plavaṅgamas sprang up into the sky, roaring with a mighty sound, like dense clouds driven by the wind.

Context

The swift monkeys roared aloud as though they went up the sky like thundering clouds driven by the wind.

Characters & Entities

• Plavangamas (monkeys)
• Sky (ambara)
• Wind (vāta)
• Clouds (ghanāḥ)

FAQs

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

Dharma-inspired courage appears as energetic, purposeful movement—strength used in service of a righteous mission.

What is the narrative situation?

The vānaras ascend swiftly and loudly, their collective force compared to storm clouds propelled by wind.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Valor and vigor directed toward duty, not for personal pride.