Shloka 6.49.26

शरबन्धनविलापः (The Lament under the Net of Arrows)

Devanagari script

अङ्गदेनकृतंकर्ममैन्देनद्विविदेनच ।युद्धंकेसरिणासङ् ख्येघोरंसम्पातिनाकृतम् ।।6.49.26।।

Transliteration

kṛtaṃ hanumatā kāryaṃ yad anyair duṣkaraṃ raṇe |

ṛkṣarājena tuṣyāmi golāṅgūlādhipena ca ||6.49.25||

Translation

Hanumān has accomplished a deed in battle that is hard for others to achieve. I am satisfied with the King of Bears and with the lord of the Golāṅgūlas as well.

Context

"Formidable war was done by Angada, Mainda, Dwivida, and by all the Vanaras, Kesari and Sampathi."

Characters & Entities

• Hanuman
• Riksharaja (Jambavan)
• Golāṅgūla-adhipa (a monkey-chief, e.g., Gavākṣa per supplied note)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes gratitude and recognition of service: righteous leaders honor those who undertake difficult duties for the common good.

What is the narrative situation?

In the midst of the war crisis, the speaker acknowledges extraordinary contributions made by Hanumān and allied chiefs.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Gratitude and fairness in leadership—giving due credit to devoted service.