Shloka 4.4.30

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

Devanagari script

एवं ब्रुवाणं धर्मात्मा हनुमन्तं स लक्ष्मणः।प्रतिपूज्य यथान्यायमिदं प्रोवाच राघवम्।।

Transliteration

evaṃ bruvāṇaṃ dharmātmā hanumantaṃ sa lakṣmaṇaḥ | pratipūjya yathānyāyam idaṃ provāca rāghavam ||

Translation

As Hanumān spoke thus, righteous Lakṣmaṇa—having duly honored him according to proper custom—said this to Rāghava (Rāma).

Context

Having offered reverential salutations to Hanuman as per tradition, righteous Lakshmana now spoke to Rama:

Characters & Entities

• Lakṣmaṇa
• Hanumān
• Rāma (Rāghava)

FAQs

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

Dharma is maryādā—honoring worthy persons properly before speaking or acting, reflecting humility and right conduct.

What is the narrative situation?

Lakṣmaṇa respectfully acknowledges Hanumān and then turns to speak to Rāma.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Lakṣmaṇa’s propriety and reverence toward merit (guṇa) and service.