Valmiki Ramayana 6.34.22 — Yuddha Kanda, Sarga 34, Shloka 22
सरमायाḥ सीतासान्त्वनम् तथा रावणनिश्चयश्रवणम्
Saarana Consoles Sita and Reports Ravana’s Resolve
लङ्घनंचसमुद्रस्यदर्शनंचहनूमतः ।वधंचरक्षसांयुद्धेकःकुर्यान्मानुषोभुवि ।।।।
laṅghanaṃ ca samudrasya darśanaṃ ca hanūmataḥ | vadhaṃ ca rakṣasāṃ yuddhe kaḥ kuryān mānuṣo bhuvi ||
Who among humans on earth could accomplish this: the crossing of the ocean by Hanūmān, the sighting of Sītā, and the slaying of Rākṣasas in battle?
"Crossing the ocean, reaching Lanka, seeing Sita and killing Rakshasas in comb at was done by Hanuman. Which man can do this on earth?"
FAQs
Recognizing true strength aligned with dharma: extraordinary capability supports the righteous cause, warning against arrogance and injustice.
The counsel underscores Hanūmān’s incredible feats as evidence of the opposing side’s power and the peril of persisting in adharma.
Hanūmān’s valor and devotion—courage disciplined by purpose (service to Rāma and protection of Sītā).
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