Shloka 4.44.2

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

Devanagari script

अब्रवीच्च हनूमन्तं विक्रान्तमनिलात्मजम्।सुग्रीवः परमप्रीतः प्रभु स्सर्ववनौकसाम्।।4.44.2।।

Transliteration

atibala balam āśritas tavāhaṃ harivaravikrama vikramair analpaiḥ | pavanasuta yathā 'bhigamyate sā janakasutā hanuman tathā kuruṣva || 4.44.17 ||

Translation

“O exceedingly strong one—O most valiant among the vānaras, famed for great deeds—O son of the Wind, Hanumān: I rely upon your strength. Act in such a way that Janaka’s daughter may be reached and found.”

Context

Sugriva, king of the monkeys, spoke, highly pleased, to Hanuman, the warrior son of the Wind-god advancing towards him:

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Hanumān
• Pavana (Wind-god)
• Sītā
• Janaka

FAQs

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

Dharma is wholehearted commitment to a just rescue: strength and valor are to be used in the service of protecting righteousness and restoring what is right.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma formally charges Hanumān to use his full capability to reach and find Sītā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hanumān’s śakti (strength) and vikrama (heroic initiative) directed toward compassionate, righteous action.