Shloka 5.1.41

समुद्रलङ्घनारम्भः — Commencement of the Ocean-Crossing

Devanagari script

यदि वा त्रिदिवे सीतां न द्रक्ष्याम्यकृतश्रमः।बद्ध्वा राक्षसराजानमानयिष्यामि रावणम्।।।।

Transliteration

sarvathā kṛtakāryo 'ham eṣyāmi saha sītayā | ānayiṣyāmi vā laṅkāṁ samutpāṭya sa-rāvaṇām ||

Translation

By every means I shall return with my task accomplished—coming back with Sītā; or else I shall tear up Laṅkā itself and bring it here together with Rāvaṇa.

Context

"If I do not find Sita in heaven in spite of my efforts, I will bind that king of demons, Ravana and bring him here.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Sītā
• Laṅkā
• Rāvaṇa

FAQs

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

Dharma is unwavering commitment to a righteous objective—Hanumān refuses to return without fulfilling the truth of the mission.

What is the narrative situation?

He concludes his vow with two outcomes: return with Sītā, or bring down Laṅkā with its tyrant.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Niścaya (firm resolve) in service of justice.