Shloka 1.3.33

तृतीयः सर्गः (Bālakāṇḍa 3): Vālmīki’s Yogic Verification and the Epic Synopsis

Devanagari script

प्रतिप्लवनमेवाथ मधूनां हरणं तथा ।राघवाश्वासनं चापि मणिनिर्यातनं तथा ।।।।

Transliteration

pratiplavanam evātha madhūnāṃ haraṇaṃ tathā | rāghavāśvāsanaṃ cāpi maṇiniryātanaṃ tathā ||

Translation

Then (he narrates) Hanumān’s leap back (across the sea), his seizing of Madhu’s grove and its honey, his consoling of Rāghava (Rāma), and likewise the delivering of the jewel.

Context

(He described) Hanuman crossing the ocean back, forcibly seizing the Madhu forest and enjoying honey, informing Rama about Sita and consoling him and delivering the gem.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Ocean (implied crossing)
• Madhu grove/forest
• Rāma (Rāghava)
• Jewel (maṇi; chūḍāmaṇi by tradition)

FAQs

What is the core ethical principle (Dharma) in this verse?

Dharma of service and truthful reporting: the messenger returns, provides proof, and restores hope through reliable testimony and compassionate reassurance.

What is the narrative situation?

After the Laṅkā mission, Hanumān comes back, brings Sītā’s token, and strengthens Rāma’s resolve by confirming the truth.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hanumān’s devotion, efficiency, and empathy—he completes the task and supports the leader’s morale.