Shloka 4.53.5

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

Devanagari script

त्रातुमर्हसि नस्सर्वान्सुग्रीवभयकर्शितान्।।4.53.4।।महच्चकार्यमस्माभिः कर्तव्यं धर्मचारिणि।तच्चापि न कृतं कार्यमस्माभिरिह वासिभिः।।4.53.5।।

Transliteration

trātum arhasi naḥ sarvān sugrīvabhayakarśitān || 4.53.4 ||

mahac ca kāryam asmābhiḥ kartavyaṃ dharmacāriṇi |

tac cāpi na kṛtaṃ kāryam asmābhir iha vāsibhiḥ || 4.53.5 ||

Translation

Save us all, distressed by fear of Sugrīva. A great duty remains for us to fulfill, O righteous lady, and we who have dwelt here have not yet accomplished it.

Context

'O righteous lady we have a great task waiting. We are afraid of Sugriva as we could not accomplish our objective by staying here. Save us.'

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Sugrīva
• tāpasī (ascetic woman)

FAQs

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

Reiterates duty-consciousness: acknowledging unfinished responsibility and seeking lawful help to return to the path of action.

What is the narrative situation?

A repeated/overlapping numbering presents the same moment of petition to the ascetic for rescue from the cave delay.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Persistence in seeking righteous assistance and clarity about the mission’s priority.