Shloka 4.3.26

हनूमत्संवादः / Hanuman’s Diplomatic Approach to Rama and Lakshmana

Devanagari script

सचिवोऽयं कपीन्द्रस्य सुग्रीवस्य महात्मनः।तमेव काङ्क्षमाणस्य ममान्तिकमुपागतः।।

Transliteration

sacivo ’yaṃ kapīndrasya sugrīvasya mahātmanaḥ | tam eva kāṅkṣamāṇasya mamāntikam upāgataḥ ||

Translation

“This is the minister of Sugrīva, the great-souled lord of the vānara hosts; and it is that very Sugrīva whom I seek—his envoy has come near to me.”

Context

'Here is minister to Sugriva, the great chief of monkeys whom I wish to see.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Lakshmana
• Sugriva
• Hanuman

FAQs

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

Dharma as purposeful action: Rama recognizes rightful opportunity—an alliance for a just cause—and prepares to proceed without confusion or delay.

What is the narrative situation?

Rama identifies the newcomer as Sugriva’s minister and notes that this connects directly to the very person he intends to meet.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Clarity of aim and strategic wisdom: Rama immediately understands the significance of the envoy’s arrival.