Shloka 22
अङ्गद
उपदेशः — Hanuman’s Counsel to Angada on Succession and Strategy
धर्मकामः पितृव्यस्ते प्रीतिकामो दृढव्रतः।शुचिस्सत्यप्रतिज्ञश्च न त्वां जातु जिघांसति।।।।
dharmakāmaḥ pitṛvyas te prītikāmo dṛḍhavrataḥ |
śuciḥ satyapratijñaś ca na tvāṁ jātu jighāṁsati ||
Pamanmu itu berpegang pada dharma, menghendaki kasih dan kerukunan, teguh dalam tapa-vrata, suci perilakunya, serta setia pada janji; ia takkan pernah berniat membunuhmu.
'Your father's brother is virtuous, well-intentioned, loving, steadfast in action, and true to his promise. He will not kill you.
FAQs
Dharma is grounded in satya (truthfulness) and vow-keeping: a righteous ruler/elder does not betray kin or violate pledged protection.
Hanuman reassures Angada that Sugrīva’s character and commitment to truth make harm to Angada unlikely.
Sugrīva’s satyapratijñā (truth to promise) and dṛḍhavrata (steadfastness) are highlighted as safeguards for Angada.