Shloka 5.12.10

द्वादशः सर्गः — हनूमतः अन्तःपुरविचयः (Hanuman’s Search Through Ravana’s Inner Apartments)

Devanagari script

अनिर्वेदः श्रियो मूलमनिर्वेदः परं सुखम्।अनिर्वेदो हि सततं सर्वार्थेषु प्रवर्तकः।।।।

Transliteration

anirvedaḥ śriyo mūlam anirvedaḥ paraṃ sukham |

anirvedo hi satataṃ sarvārtheṣu pravartakaḥ ||

Translation

“Freedom from despair is the root of prosperity; freedom from despair is the highest happiness. Indeed, freedom from despair constantly impels one forward in every undertaking.”

Context

Wise Hanuman once again declared, 'being free from despair is the root cause of prosperity. Freedom from despondency gives supreme happiness and leads to success'.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān (implicit speaker)

FAQs

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

Dharma requires sustained effort without surrendering to despair; moral action is protected and completed by inner resilience (anirveda).

What is the narrative situation?

After failing to find Sītā in earlier searches, Hanumān steadies his mind and renews his determination.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Fortitude (dhairya) and disciplined optimism—refusing to abandon a righteous mission.