Shloka 4.45.12

वानरसेनानिर्गमनम् — Dispatch of the Vanara Search Parties

Devanagari script

अहमेको हनिष्यामि रावणं प्राप्तमाहवे।ततश्चोन्मथ्य सहसा हरिष्ये जनकात्मजाम्।।4.45.12।।

Transliteration

aham eko haniṣyāmi rāvaṇaṃ prāptam āhave |

tataś conmathya sahasā hariṣye janakātmajām ||4.45.12||

Translation

“I alone will slay Rāvaṇa when he meets me in battle; then, swiftly crushing and scattering his forces, I will bring back Janaka’s daughter.”

Context

'I shall kill Ravana singlehanded in war and quickly get back Janaka's daughter churning (the enemy army).' (said one)

Characters & Entities

• Ravana
• Janakatmaja (Sita)
• Sugriva

FAQs

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

Readiness to uphold righteous duty by confronting adharma (Rāvaṇa) and restoring the wronged (Sītā), expressing commitment to a just cause.

What is the narrative situation?

In Sugrīva’s court, vanara leaders volunteer for the search-and-rescue mission and boast of their strength and readiness to defeat Rāvaṇa and recover Sītā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Vīrya (valor) and utsāha (initiative), shown as confident willingness to act decisively for Rāma’s objective.