Shloka 4.3.1

हनूमत्संवादः / Hanuman’s Diplomatic Approach to Rama and Lakshmana

Devanagari script

वचो विज्ञाय हनुमान् सुग्रीवस्य महात्मनः।पर्वतादृश्यमूकात्तु पुप्लुवे यत्र राघवौ।।।।

Transliteration

vaco vijñāya hanumān sugrīvasya mahātmanaḥ |

parvatād ṛṣyamūkāt tu pupluve yatra rāghavau || 4.3.1 ||

Translation

Having understood the words of the great-souled Sugrīva, Hanumān leapt from Mount Ṛṣyamūka to the place where the two Rāghavas—Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa—were.

Context

Listening to great Sugriva, Hanuman leaped from mount Rishyamuka on to the location of the Raghavas.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Sugrīva
• Ṛṣyamūka (mountain)
• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Rāghava (lineage reference)

FAQs

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

Dharma as prompt service: once entrusted with a task by his leader, Hanumān acts decisively and without delay, modeling responsible obedience and initiative.

What is the narrative situation?

Sugrīva, wary of strangers, sends Hanumān to investigate the newcomers; Hanumān immediately goes to meet Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hanumān’s readiness and disciplined loyalty—swift execution of duty combined with alert understanding.