Shloka 4.3.31

हनूमत्संवादः / Hanuman’s Diplomatic Approach to Rama and Lakshmana

Devanagari script

अविस्तरमसन्दिग्धमविलम्बितमद्रुतम्।उरस्थं कण्ठगं वाक्यं वर्तते मध्यमे स्वरे।।

Transliteration

avistaram asandigdham avilambitam adrutam | urasthaṃ kaṇṭhagaṃ vākyaṃ vartate madhyame svare ||

Translation

His speech is not overlong, not unclear, neither dragging nor hurried; his words arise from the chest and the throat, and proceed in a moderate tone.

Context

His sentences are not too elaborate, not ambiguous, not dragging, not fast, raised in the chest or throat, in a medium tone.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Lakshmana
• Hanuman

FAQs

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

Dharma of measured speech: truth is best conveyed without excess, ambiguity, haste, or delay—communication guided by balance and self-restraint.

What is the narrative situation?

Rama analyzes the technical qualities of Hanuman’s speaking style—clarity, pacing, and tone.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hanuman’s self-mastery: disciplined delivery that makes his message trustworthy and effective.