Shloka 5.30.16

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

Devanagari script

अन्तरं त्वहमासाद्य राक्षसीनामिह स्थितः।शनैराश्वासयिष्यामि सन्तापबहुळामिमाम्।।।।

Transliteration

yadi codyojayiṣyāmi bhartāraṃ rāmakāraṇāt | vyartham āgamanaṃ tasya sasainyasya bhaviṣyati ||

Translation

If, for Rāma’s sake, I were to rouse the Vānara lord and bring him with his army without first securing Sītā’s assurance, then his coming with the host would become futile.

Context

"I shall wait and speak to her slowly and console this deeply distressed lady when I geta chance to speak to her (when these ogresses are asleep).

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Vānara lord (Sugrīva implied)
• Vānara army

FAQs

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

Dharma as responsibility: do not mobilize others into danger or hardship unless the goal is clear and attainable; leadership must avoid wasteful or reckless action.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanumān considers that summoning Rāma’s allies immediately, without first communicating with Sītā and confirming her state, could make the entire expedition ineffective.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Accountability and foresight—Hanumān weighs the cost to allies and the mission’s success before taking the next step.