Shloka 4.3.29

हनूमत्संवादः / Hanuman’s Diplomatic Approach to Rama and Lakshmana

Devanagari script

नूनं व्याकरणं कृत्स्नमनेन बहुधा श्रुतम्।बहु व्याहरताऽनेन न किञ्चिदपशब्दितम्।।

Transliteration

nūnaṃ vyākaraṇaṃ kṛtsnam anena bahudhā śrutam | bahu vyāharatā ’nena na kiñcid apaśabditam ||

Translation

Surely he has studied the whole of grammar in many ways; though he spoke at length, not even the slightest faulty word or mispronunciation was heard from him.

Context

'Surely, he seems to have studied well the whole of grammar, for there is not a single mispronunciation in his entire speech.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Lakshmana
• Vyakarana (Grammar)
• Hanuman

FAQs

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

Dharma of precision in speech: truth is strengthened when language is disciplined—clear pronunciation and correct words prevent misunderstanding and deception.

What is the narrative situation?

Rama notes the absence of any linguistic fault in Hanuman’s extended speech, inferring thorough grammatical mastery.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hanuman’s cultivated excellence: learning joined with control, producing reliable and dignified communication.