Shloka 4.5.20

मैत्रीप्रतिष्ठा (Rama–Sugriva Alliance and Fire-Rite of Friendship)

Devanagari script

लक्ष्मणायाथ संहृष्टो हनूमान् प्लवगर्षभः4.5.20।।शाखां चन्दनवृक्षस्य ददौ परमपुष्पिताम्।

Transliteration

lakṣmaṇāyātha saṅhṛṣṭo hanūmān plavagarṣabhaḥ | śākhāṃ candanavṛkṣasya dadau paramapuṣpitām ||4.5.20||

Translation

Then Hanumān—foremost among the monkeys—delighted at heart, offered Lakṣmaṇa a richly blossoming branch of a sandalwood tree.

Context

Then Hanuman, the bull among monkeys, felt very happy, cut the branch of a sandalwood tree full of flowers and gave it to Lakshmana.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Lakṣmaṇa
• candanavṛkṣa (sandalwood tree)

FAQs

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

Sevā and respectful assistance: Hanumān expresses dharma through attentive service and goodwill toward Lakṣmaṇa, strengthening righteous alliance.

What is the narrative situation?

As Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa engage with Sugrīva’s side, Hanumān joyfully presents a blossoming sandalwood branch to Lakṣmaṇa as a gesture of welcome and support.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hanumān’s devotion and helpfulness—his readiness to serve with humility and warmth.