Shloka 8
त्वं समर्थतरः पित्रा युद्धे तारेय वै धुरम्।दृढं धारयितुं शक्तः कपिराज्यं यथा पिता।।।।
tvaṁ samarthataraḥ pitrā yuddhe tāreya vai dhuram |
dṛḍhaṁ dhārayituṁ śaktaḥ kapirājyaṁ yathā pitā ||
त्वं समर्थतरः पित्रा युद्धे तारेय वै धुरम्। दृढं धारयितुं शक्तः कपिराज्यं यथा पिता॥
Resorting to the third strategy out of the four ways of achieving an objective Hanuman created differences among the monkeys with skilful arguments. (Sama, Dana, Bheda and Danda are the four means. Hanuman adopted Bheda as a means of winning over an enemy).
FAQs
Dharma of leadership: capability and steadiness are required to carry the burden of rule; rightful governance should rest on strength joined with responsibility.
Hanumān motivates Angada by affirming his competence and suitability to uphold the kingdom’s responsibility.
Angada’s vīrya (valor) and dhairya (steadfastness), presented as qualifications for rajadharma.