Shloka 613

Devanagari script

वायुपुत्रे पुनः प्राप्ते नन्दिग्राममुपागमत्‌ । जब वायुपुत्र हनुमानजी भरतजीकी सारी चेष्टाओंको लक्ष्य करके उन्हें श्रीरामचन्द्रजीके पुनरागमनका प्रिय समाचार सुनाकर लौट आये, तब श्रीरामचन्द्रजी नन्दिग्राममें आये

Transliteration

vāyuputre punaḥ prāpte nandigrāmam upāgamat |

Translation

Mārkaṇḍeya said: When the son of Vāyu (Hanumān) returned again, Rāma proceeded to Nandigrāma. Having observed Bharata’s conduct and conveyed to him the beloved news of Rāma’s impending return, Hanumān came back; then Rāma arrived at Nandigrāma—an episode that highlights steadfast dharma, loyal service, and the moral power of truthful, heartening speech.

Word by Word

• वायुपुत्रे: when/with the son of Vayu (Hanuman)
• वायुपुत्रे: Adhikarana
• Type: Noun
• Root: वायुपुत्र
• Form: Masculine, Locative, Singular

• पुनः: again
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: पुनः

• प्राप्ते: having returned/arrived
• Type: Verb
• Root: प्र-आप्
• Form: Masculine, Locative, Singular, क्त (past passive participle)

• नन्दिग्रामम्: to Nandigrama
• नन्दिग्रामम्: Karma
• Type: Noun
• Root: नन्दिग्राम
• Form: Neuter, Accusative, Singular

• उपागमत्: went/approached
• Type: Verb
• Root: उप-गम्
• Form: Imperfect (लङ्), 3rd, Singular, Parasmaipada

Speaker

मार्कण्डेय उवाच

Characters & Entities

• Mārkaṇḍeya
• Hanumān
• Vāyu
• Rāma
• Bharata
• Nandigrāma

Educational Q&A

What is the core teaching?

The verse underscores dharma expressed through loyal service and integrity: Hanumān faithfully carries truthful, uplifting news, and Bharata’s righteous conduct is implicitly affirmed—showing how devotion and duty sustain rightful kingship and social order.

What is happening in the narrative?

Hanumān returns after meeting Bharata and reporting Rāma’s imminent return; following this, Rāma himself proceeds to and arrives at Nandigrāma, marking the transition toward reunion and restoration of rightful rule.