Shloka 4.3.28

हनूमत्संवादः / Hanuman’s Diplomatic Approach to Rama and Lakshmana

Devanagari script

नानृग्वेदविनीतस्य नायजुर्वेद्धारिणः।नासामवेदविदुषश्शक्यमेवं विभाषितुम्।।

Transliteration

na anṛgveda-vinītasya na ayajurveda-dhāriṇaḥ | na asāmaveda-viduṣaḥ śakyam evaṃ vibhāṣitum ||

Translation

One who is not trained in the Rigveda, not grounded in the Yajurveda, and not learned in the Samaveda cannot speak in such a manner.

Context

'Unless well-versed in Rigveda, Yajurveda and Samaveda, for sure, it is not possible for anyone to articulate so well.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Lakshmana
• Rigveda
• Yajurveda
• Samaveda

FAQs

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

Dharma as disciplined learning: truthful and effective speech is portrayed as arising from training, self-culture, and reverence for knowledge.

What is the narrative situation?

Rama explains that Hanuman’s refined speech indicates deep scriptural and scholarly training.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Respect for learning and standards: Rama values education as the foundation for reliable communication.