Shloka 5.1.156

समुद्रलङ्घनारम्भः — Commencement of the Ocean-Crossing

Devanagari script

अथवा मैथिलीं दृष्ट्वा रामं चाक्लिष्टकारिणम्।आगमिष्यामि ते वक्त्रं सत्यं प्रतिशृणोमि ते।।5.1.156।।

Transliteration

athavā maithilīṃ dṛṣṭvā rāmaṃ cākliṣṭakāriṇam | āgamiṣyāmi te vaktraṃ satyaṃ pratiśṛṇomi te ||

Translation

Or else, having beheld Maithilī and also Rāma, who accomplishes his work without faltering, I shall return to your presence; in truth, I solemnly pledge this to you.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Maithilī (Sītā)
• Rāma
• Surasā

FAQs

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

Satya (truthfulness) as dharma: Hanumān binds himself by a truthful promise, making integrity the foundation of his mission.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanumān assures Surasā that he will complete his purpose—meeting Sītā and returning to Rāma—and then return, pledging it as truth.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Reliability and truthfulness—Hanumān’s commitment to keep his word under pressure.