Shloka 13
अङ्गदस्य प्रायोपवेशननिश्चयः
Angada’s Resolve to Fast unto Death
अभिवादनपूर्वं हि राघवौ बलशालिनौ।अभिवादनपूर्वं तु राजा कुशलमेव च।।।।वाच्यस्तातो यवीयान्मे सुग्रीवो वानरेश्वरः।
abhivādanapūrvaṃ hi rāghavau balaśālinau |
abhivādanapūrvaṃ tu rājā kuśalam eva ca ||
vācyaḥ tāto yavīyān me sugrīvo vānarēśvaraḥ ||
Sampaikanlah salam hormat saya kepada Raghava (Rama dan Laksmana) yang gagah perkasa. Dan dengan salam hormat, sampaikan kepada Raja Sugriva, adik bapa saya dan raja para wanara, salam dan pertanyaan saya tentang kesejahteraannya.
'Convey my greetings with due courtesy to Rama and Lakshmana on my behalf and my respects to my father's younger brother, king of monkeys, Sugriva and wish him well.
FAQs
Dharma as maryādā (proper conduct): even in despair, Angada maintains respectful speech and correct royal/kinship etiquette toward Rama, Lakshmana, and Sugriva.
Preparing for death by fasting, Angada instructs others on what messages and salutations to deliver if they return.
Courtesy and restraint (vinaya), preserving dignity and respect despite personal crisis.