Shloka 13
अङ्गद
प्रत्यागमनम् — Angada’s Return and the Confirmation of Sītā’s Discovery
पीत्वा मधु यथाकामं विश्रान्ता वनचारिणः।किं शेषं गमनं तत्र सुग्रीवो यत्र मे गुरुः।।।।
pītvā madhu yathākāmaṃ viśrāntā vanacāriṇaḥ | kiṃ śeṣaṃ gamanaṃ tatra sugrīvo yatra me guruḥ ||
「森を行くヴァーナラたちは望むままに蜜を飲み、休息も取った。ここで何が残っているというのか。わが主スグリーヴァのおられる所へ向かおう。」
"The vanaras of the forest have taken rest after drinking as much honey as they desired. What is left here to do? We have to go wherever Sugriva is."
FAQs
Enjoyment must be subordinate to duty; once legitimate rest is taken, one should resume responsibility and return to the rightful authority.
After the honey-drinking and rest, Angada presses the group to depart and meet Sugrīva.
Prioritizing mission over indulgence—practical discipline.