Shloka 5.30.28

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

Devanagari script

समृद्धस्तैस्तु परितो विधमन् रक्षसां बलम्।।।।शक्नुयां न तु संप्राप्तुं परं पारं महोदधेः।

Transliteration

samṛddhas tais tu parito vidhaman rakṣasāṃ balam | śaknuyāṃ na tu saṃprāptuṃ paraṃ pāraṃ mahodadheḥ ||

Translation

Surrounded by them on all sides, even if I were to scatter the demons’ forces, I might not be able to reach the farther shore of the great ocean, my strength being consumed in the fight.

Context

"With them around me, I may not be able to reach the other end of the ocean (my strength spent in the combat.)

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• rākṣasa army
• great ocean (mahodadhi)

FAQs

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

Dharma as prioritization of the entrusted task: Hanumān values completing Rāma’s mission over proving prowess in prolonged combat.

What is the narrative situation?

He weighs the risk that a battle in Laṅkā could drain his strength and prevent his return across the ocean.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Duty-first mindset—measuring actions by mission success, not ego.