Shloka 4.3.4

हनूमत्संवादः / Hanuman’s Diplomatic Approach to Rama and Lakshmana

Devanagari script

सम्पूज्य विधिवद्वीरौ हनुमान्मारुतात्मजः।उवाच कामतो वाक्यं मृदु सत्यपराक्रमौ।।

Transliteration

sampūjya vidhivad vīrau hanumān mārutātmajaḥ |

uvāca kāmato vākyaṃ mṛdu satyaparākramau ||

Translation

Hanuman, the Wind-god’s son, having duly honoured the two heroes, spoke gently to them as he deemed fit—those whose prowess was grounded in truth.

Context

The valiant son of the Wind-god, Hanuman offered those heroes whose power came from their sense of truth due respect and spoke to them in all gentleness:

Characters & Entities

• Hanuman
• Rama (implied by ‘two heroes’)
• Lakshmana (implied by ‘two heroes’)
• Marut/Wind-god

FAQs

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

Proper conduct in meeting strangers: dharma begins with respectful protocol (vidhi) and gentle, truthful speech.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanuman formally greets Rama and Lakshmana near Pampa before questioning them, establishing a respectful diplomatic tone.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Vinaya (courtesy) and mṛdutā (gentleness), aligned with satya—the foundation of righteous strength.