Shloka 4.4.5

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

Devanagari script

तस्य तद्वचनं श्रुत्वा लक्ष्मणो रामचोदितः।आचचक्षे महात्मानं रामं दशरथात्मजम्।।

Transliteration

tasya tadvacanaṃ śrutvā lakṣmaṇo rāmacoditaḥ | ācacakṣe mahātmānaṃ rāmaṃ daśarathātmajam ||

Translation

Hearing his words, Lakṣmaṇa—at Rāma’s prompting—spoke of Rāma, the great-souled son of Daśaratha.

Context

Having listened to Hanuman, and urged by Rama, Lakshmana told him about the great Rama, son of Dasaratha.

Characters & Entities

• Lakṣmaṇa
• Rāma
• Daśaratha
• Hanumān (as listener)

FAQs

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

Truthful representation and respectful speech: Lakṣmaṇa speaks accurately about Rāma’s identity and virtues, guided by propriety.

What is the narrative situation?

After being questioned, Lakṣmaṇa responds on Rāma’s behalf and begins a formal introduction.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Lakṣmaṇa’s loyal service and disciplined speech under Rāma’s direction.