Ramayana — Sundara Kanda, Sarga 58, Shloka 91
सुन्दरकाण्डे अष्टपञ्चाशः सर्गः
हनुमद्वृत्तान्तकथनम्, सीताभिज्ञान-प्रदानम्, लङ्कादाह-वर्णनम्
सम्भाषणार्थं च मया जानक्याश्चिन्तितो विधिः।।।।इक्ष्वाकूणां हि वंशस्तु ततो मम पुरस्कृतः।
sambhāṣaṇārthaṁ ca mayā jānakyāś cintito vidhiḥ | ikṣvākūṇāṁ hi vaṁśas tu tato mama puraskṛtaḥ ||
And I devised a means to begin speaking with Jānakī; therefore I chose first to extol the lineage of the Ikṣvākus.
"I thought of a strategy to enter into conversation with Janaki that is to praise the Ikshvaku race.
FAQs
Truthful and respectful speech as dharma: Hanumān plans a careful, honorable introduction grounded in truthful praise, avoiding fear or confusion for Sītā.
Before revealing himself, Hanumān decides how to initiate conversation with Sītā safely and credibly.
Prudence (nīti) and integrity in communication—choosing words that reassure and align with truth.