Shloka 4.4.29

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

Devanagari script

इत्येवमुक्त्वा हनुमान् श्लक्ष्णं मधुरया गिरा।बभाषे सोऽभिगच्छेम सुग्रीवमिति राघवम्।।

Transliteration

ity evam uktvā hanumān ślakṣṇaṃ madhurayā girā | babhāṣe so 'bhigacchema sugrīvam iti rāghavam ||

Translation

Having spoken thus, Hanumān, in gentle and sweet words, said to Rāghava: “Let us go and approach Sugrīva.”

Context

Hanuman, having spoken with sweet, gentle words said to the Raghavas, 'We will now go to Sugriva'.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Rāma (Rāghava)
• Sugrīva

FAQs

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

Dharma includes maryādā in communication and action: gentle, respectful speech that leads to constructive steps and rightful alliance.

What is the narrative situation?

After reassuring them, Hanumān proposes the immediate next action—going to meet Sugrīva.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hanumān’s leadership through courteous speech and practical direction.