Shloka 5.30.1

हनुमता सीतासंवादोपायचिन्ता — Hanuman’s Deliberation on How to Address Sita

Devanagari script

हनुमानपि विक्रान्तः सर्वं शुश्राव तत्त्वतः।सीतायास्त्रिजटायाश्च राक्षसीनां च तर्जनम्।।।।

Transliteration

hanumānapi vikrāntaḥ sarvaṃ śuśrāva tattvataḥ |

sītāyāstrijaṭāyāśca rākṣasīnāṃ ca tarjanam || 5.30.1 ||

Translation

Hanumān too, valiant, heard everything clearly: Sītā’s words, Trijaṭā’s words, and the threatening taunts of the rākṣasīs.

Context

The valiant hero Hanuman heard everything including the lamentation of Sita and the dream of Trijata and the threats of the demonesses.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Sītā
• Trijaṭā
• rākṣasīs

FAQs

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

Dharma includes truthful understanding before action: Hanumān first listens and comprehends the situation fully (tattvataḥ) before intervening, modeling responsible, evidence-based conduct.

What is the narrative situation?

In the Aśoka grove, Hanumān remains hidden and listens to Sītā, to Trijaṭā, and to the rākṣasīs who threaten Sītā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Prudence and restraint: Hanumān gathers accurate information and controls impulse, preparing for the right moment to act.