Shloka 4.4.25

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

Devanagari script

एवं ब्रुवाणं सौमित्रिं करुणं साश्रुलोचनम्।हनुमान्प्रत्युवाचेदं वाक्यं वाक्यविशारदः।।

Transliteration

evaṃ bruvāṇaṃ saumitriṃ karuṇaṃ sāśrulocanam | hanumān pratyuvācedaṃ vākyaṃ vākyaviśāradaḥ ||

Translation

As Saumitri spoke thus, piteously, his eyes filled with tears, Hanuman—skilled in speech—replied with these words.

Context

To Saumitri who was speaking thus in a piteous tone, his eyes filled with tears the eloquent Hanuman replied:

Characters & Entities

• Lakṣmaṇa (Saumitri)
• Hanumān

FAQs

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

Dharma here is compassionate and appropriate response: when another suffers, a wise person replies with measured, helpful speech rather than harshness.

What is the narrative situation?

Lakṣmaṇa speaks sorrowfully (with tears), and the narration turns to introduce Hanumān’s reply.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hanumān’s virtue of vāg-vaibhava—disciplined, discerning speech used to console and guide.