Shloka 5.16.6
षोडशः सर्गः (Sarga 16): Hanumān’s Recognition of Sītā and Renewed Lament
तां दृष्ट्वा नवहेमाभां लोककान्तामिव श्रियम्।जगाम मनसा रामं वचनं चेदमब्रवीत्।।5.16.6।।
tāṃ dṛṣṭvā navahēmābhāṃ lokakāntām iva śriyam |
jagāma manasā rāmaṃ vacanaṃ cedam abravīt ||5.16.6||
Seeing her—radiant like newly wrought gold, like Śrī (Lakṣmī) beloved of the whole world—Hanumān turned his mind to Rāma and then spoke these words.
On seeing her glowing like fresh gold resembling goddess Lakshmi who is dear to theentire world, and thinking of Rama, Hanuman said:
Dharma here is expressed as steadfast loyalty and right intention: Hanumān immediately aligns his mind with Rāma’s righteous mission and speaks with reverence, treating Sītā as worthy of the highest honor.
In Laṅkā, Hanumān finally beholds Sītā; recognizing her radiance and dignity, he recollects Rāma and begins his address.
Devotion joined with discernment: Hanumān’s controlled, purposeful response—thinking first of Rāma, then speaking—shows disciplined service and moral clarity.