Shloka 4.45.11

वानरसेनानिर्गमनम् — Dispatch of the Vanara Search Parties

Devanagari script

एवं सम्बोदितास्सर्वे राज्ञा वानरयूथपाः।आनयिष्यामहे सीतां हनिष्यामश्च रावणम्।।4.45.11।।

Transliteration

evaṃ sambodhitāḥ sarve rājñā vānarayūthapāḥ |

ānayiṣyāmahe sītāṃ haniṣyāmaś ca rāvaṇam || 4.45.11 ||

Translation

Thus addressed by their king, all the vanara leaders declared: “We will bring back Sītā, and we will slay Rāvaṇa.”

Context

Thus addressed by the king, the leaders of the monkeys shouted, 'We will kill Ravana and get back Sita'.

Characters & Entities

• Sugriva
• Sita
• Ravana
• Vanara leaders

FAQs

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

Dharma is protecting the innocent and opposing adharma: the vow to recover Sita and punish Ravana frames justice as a moral duty.

What is the narrative situation?

The vanara commanders respond to Sugriva’s command with a public pledge of success in the rescue and retribution.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Loyalty and righteous courage—commitment to act decisively for Rama’s just cause.