Shloka 6.50.36

सुपर्णागमनम् (Garuda’s Arrival and the Release from the Serpent-Arrow Bond)

Devanagari script

ततोमुहूर्तार्गरुडंवैनतेयंमहाबलम् ।वानराददृशुःसर्वेज्वलन्तमिवपावकम् ।।6.50.36।।

Transliteration

athābravīd vānarendraḥ sugrīvaḥ putram aṅgadam |

nānimittam idaṃ manye bhavitavyaṃ bhayena tu ||6.50.4||

Translation

Then Sugrīva, lord of the Vānaras, said to his son Aṅgada: “I do not think this commotion is without cause; surely something to be feared is about to occur.”

Context

Then all the Vanaras perceived Garuda endowed with mighty prowess, the son of Vinatha blazing like fire.

Characters & Entities

• Sugrīva
• Aṅgada
• Vānara (monkey hosts)

FAQs

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

Responsible leadership: a ruler should read signs carefully, avoid panic, and prepare to protect others when danger is suspected.

What is the narrative situation?

Sugrīva observes unusual disturbance among the Vānara forces and warns Aṅgada that it likely has a serious cause.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Prudence and vigilance (alert leadership), grounded in truthful assessment rather than denial.