Shloka 4.44.1

हनूमत्प्रशंसा–अङ्गुलीयकप्रदानम् (Praise of Hanumān and the Gift of the Signet Ring)

Devanagari script

विशेषेण तु सुग्रीवो हनूमत्यर्थमुक्तवान्।स हि तस्मिन्हरिश्रेष्ठे निश्चितार्थोऽर्थसाधने।।4.44.1।।

Transliteration

viśeṣeṇa tu sugrīvo hanūmaty artham uktavān | sa hi tasmin hariśreṣṭhe niścitārtho 'rthasādhane || 4.44.1 ||

Translation

Sugrīva spoke with special emphasis about Hanumān’s fitness for the mission, for he was firmly convinced that this foremost of the vānara would accomplish the intended goal.

Context

Sugriva mentioned about the capacity of Hanuman, the best of monkeys as he knew he would surely succeed in accomplishing the task.

Characters & Entities

• Sugrīva
• Hanumān

FAQs

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

Dharma here is wise leadership: entrusting responsibility to the most capable and reliable person, grounded in truthful assessment rather than favoritism.

What is the narrative situation?

As the search for Sītā is organized, Sugrīva highlights Hanumān as uniquely fit for the mission and is confident of success through him.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hanumān’s competence and dependability are emphasized, along with Sugrīva’s discernment in choosing the right agent for a righteous task.