Shloka 22
अङ्गदोपदेशः समुद्रदर्शन-विषादश्च
Angada’s Counsel and the Vanaras’ Despondency at the Ocean
अङ्गदस्य वच श्शृत्वा न कश्चित् किञ्चिदब्रवीत्।स्तिमिते वा भवत्सर्वा सा तत्र हरिवाहिनी।।।।
aṅgadasya vacaḥ śrutvā na kaścit kiñcid abravīt |
stimite vābhavat sarvā sā tatra harivāhinī ||
Ao ouvirem as palavras de Angada, ninguém respondeu sequer um pouco; ali, toda a hoste dos vânaras ficou em silêncio, como que imobilizada.
The ocean was of terrifying form filled with various violent species of grotesque creatures of huge bodies playing in the water. Full of violent tides, it appeared asleep at one place and apparently sporting in another. In some places it was rising as highas a mountain with huge volumes of water. It was as if roaring with the demon chiefs residing in the underworld. The great monkeys were worried seeing the huge ocean which created horripilation in them.
FAQs
Dharma warns against paralysis in duty: silence born of fear can endanger a righteous mission; one must respond responsibly when leadership calls for action.
After Angada speaks to rally and organize the troops, the assembly remains silent and motionless, showing hesitation.
Implicitly, the need for accountability and initiative—virtues missing in the moment, highlighted by the troop’s silence.