Shloka 22
धर्मकामः पितृव्यस्ते प्रीतिकामो दृढव्रतः।शुचिस्सत्यप्रतिज्ञश्च न त्वां जातु जिघांसति।।।।
dharmakāmaḥ pitṛvyas te prītikāmo dṛḍhavrataḥ |
śuciḥ satyapratijñaś ca na tvāṁ jātu jighāṁsati ||
धर्मकामः पितृव्यस्ते प्रीतिकामो दृढव्रतः। शुचिः सत्यप्रतिज्ञश्च न त्वां जातु जिघांसति॥
'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.