Ramayana — Sundara Kanda, Sarga 64, Shloka 15
अङ्गद
प्रत्यागमनम् — Angada’s Return and the Confirmation of Sītā’s Discovery
नाज्ञापयितुमीशोऽहं युवराजोऽस्मि यद्यपि।अयुक्तं कृतकर्माणो यूयं धर्षयितुं मया।।।।
nājñāpayitum īśo 'haṃ yuvarājo 'smi yadyapi | ayuktaṃ kṛtakarmāṇo yūyaṃ dharṣayituṃ mayā ||
Walaupun aku putera mahkota, aku tidak berhak memerintah kalian. Kalian telah pun menyempurnakan tugas; maka tidak wajar bagiku mendesak atau mengarah-arahkan kalian.
"Even though I am heir apparent, it is not proper for me to order you.You have accomplished the purpose and to command you is not befitting on my part."
FAQs
Authority must be exercised with propriety and fairness; dharma-based leadership avoids coercion and honors those who have fulfilled their duty.
Angada clarifies his role: despite being heir-apparent, he chooses not to command the accomplished warriors and instead respects them.
Maryādā (propriety) and humility in power—leadership without arrogance.