Shloka 5.15.1

अशोकवनिकायां सीतादर्शनम् (Sita Seen in the Ashoka Grove)

Devanagari script

स वीक्षमाणस्तत्रस्थो मार्गमाणश्च मैथिलीम्।अवेक्षमाणश्च महीं सर्वां तामन्ववैक्षत।।।।

Transliteration

sa vīkṣamāṇas tatrastho mārgamāṇaś ca maithilīm | avekṣamāṇaś ca mahīṃ sarvāṃ tām anvavaikṣata ||

Translation

Stationed there, he kept looking—searching for Maithilī—and, gazing down, he carefully surveyed the entire ground below.

Context

Hanuman looked out from the simsupa tree all around for Mythili scanning the ground below.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Maithilī (Sītā)
• Śiṃśapā tree (implied by surrounding narrative; not stated in this verse)

FAQs

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

Dharma appears as conscientious duty: Hanumān’s careful, methodical search reflects responsible action and commitment to truth—he must see correctly and report faithfully.

What is the narrative situation?

At the beginning of the next chapter, Hanumān remains in position and intensifies his search by scanning the ground thoroughly for Sītā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Diligence and attention: Hanumān’s thorough observation is a form of disciplined service.