Shloka 4.4.16

हनूमद्-दूत्यम् / Hanuman’s Mediation and Lakshmana’s Appeal to Sugriva

Devanagari script

स ज्ञास्यति महावीर्यस्तव भार्यापहारिणम्।एवमुक्त्वा दनुस्स्वर्गं भ्राजमानो गतस्सुखम्।।

Transliteration

sa jñāsyati mahāvīryas tava bhāryāpahāriṇam |

evam uktvā danuḥ svargaṃ bhrājamāno gatas sukham ||

Translation

“That mighty hero will recognize the one who abducted your wife.” Having said so, Danu—radiant—departed happily to heaven.

Context

'That Valiant Sugriva can spot the demon who has abducted your wife', said Danu and disappeared happily into heaven shining in brilliance.

Characters & Entities

• Danu
• Sugriva
• Rama

FAQs

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

Dharma here is expressed as truthful reassurance and confidence in righteous agency: the just hero will discern wrongdoing (the abductor) and set matters right.

What is the narrative situation?

A brief assurance is given that the powerful hero (Rama) will be able to identify the abductor of the wife, after which the speaker departs to heaven.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rama’s vīrya (heroic capability) and moral clarity—his capacity to recognize adharma and confront it.