Shloka 4.3.35

हनूमत्संवादः / Hanuman’s Diplomatic Approach to Rama and Lakshmana

Devanagari script

एवं गुणगणैर्युक्ता यस्य स्युः कार्यसाधकाः।तस्य सिध्यन्ति सर्वाऽर्था दूतवाक्यप्रचोदिताः।।

Transliteration

evaṃ guṇagaṇair yuktā yasya syuḥ kāryasādhakāḥ |

tasya sidhyanti sarvā 'rthā dūtavākyapracoditāḥ ||

Translation

For the one whose agents are endowed with such a wealth of virtues and are able to accomplish tasks, all objectives are fulfilled—set in motion by the envoy’s effective speech.

Context

Whoever has such great taskmasters of great qualities as their envoys, can have all their goals accomplished, driven by their diplomatic skills.

Characters & Entities

• dūta (envoy/ambassador)

FAQs

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

Right outcomes depend on virtuous instruments: dharmic goals require dharmic means—capable, principled agents and truthful communication.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanuman is assessing Rama and Lakshmana and highlighting the power of diplomatic speech, preparing for alliance-building with Sugriva.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Guṇa-sampat (excellence of character) expressed through vāg-dakṣatā (skillful, responsible speech).