Shloka 4.53.1

स्वयम्प्रभा-विमोचनम् — Svayamprabha Leads the Vanaras Out (Time-Limit Crisis and Counsel)

Devanagari script

एवमुक्तश्शुभं वाक्यं तापस्या धर्मसंहितम्।उवाच हनुमान्वाक्यं तामनिन्दितचेष्टिताम्।।।।

Transliteration

evamuktaśśubhaṃ vākyaṃ tāpasyā dharmasaṃhitam |

uvāca hanumānvākyaṃ tāmaninditaceṣṭitām ||

Translation

Thus addressed by the female ascetic with auspicious words grounded in dharma, Hanumān spoke to her, whose conduct was beyond reproach.

Context

To the auspicious words of the righteous, blameless hermitess Hanuman replied:

Characters & Entities

• Hanuman
• Tapasi
• Swayamprabha

FAQs

Who is the 'Tapasi' referred to in this verse?

The Tapasi refers to Swayamprabha, the female ascetic guarding the golden cave (Rikshabila) who aided the Vanaras.

What is the significance of the term 'Dharmasamhitam' here?

It indicates that the ascetic's speech was not merely pleasant but rooted in Dharma (righteousness), highlighting the moral integrity of her character.