Shloka 5.30.10

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

Devanagari script

मया च स महाबाहुः पूर्णचन्द्रनिभाननः।समाश्यासयितुं न्याय्यस्सीतादर्शनलालसः।।।।

Transliteration

mayā ca sa mahābāhuḥ pūrṇacandranibhānanaḥ |

samāśvāsayituṃ nyāyyaḥ sītādarśanalālasaḥ || 5.30.10 ||

Translation

And it is fitting that I bring reassurance to that strong-armed Rāma—his face like the full moon—who longs to see Sītā.

Context

"I should provide some comfort to the strong-armed Rama with a face like the full-moon yearning to see Sita.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Rāma
• Sītā

FAQs

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

Dharma as sevā (right service): Hanumān sees it as his duty to strengthen the righteous leader (Rāma) through truthful reassurance grounded in mission success.

What is the narrative situation?

After hearing Sītā’s plight, Hanumān reflects on his responsibility to console Rāma, who is anguished and eager for news of Sītā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Loyalty and compassionate responsibility: Hanumān’s mind turns to easing Rāma’s suffering through dutiful action.