Shloka 5.30.37

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

Devanagari script

भूताश्चार्था विनश्यन्ति देशकालविरोधिताः।।।।विक्लबं दूतमासाद्य तमः सूर्योदये यथा।

Transliteration

bhūtāś cārthā vinaśyanti deśakālavirodhitāḥ | viklabaṃ dūtam āsādya tamaḥ sūryodaye yathā ||

Translation

Even a sure undertaking is ruined when place and time run contrary; all the more if one depends on a bewildered messenger—just as darkness vanishes at sunrise.

Context

"Even well planned diplomatic missions fail like darkness dispelled at Sunrise if the messenger is confused and if the place and time are not propitious for them.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Dūta (messenger)

FAQs

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

Dharma in action includes deśa-kāla (appropriateness of place and time) and fitness of the agent; even righteous aims fail without proper execution.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanumān reminds himself that the success of contacting Sītā depends on choosing the right moment and manner, and not behaving like a shaken or confused envoy.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Professional competence and composure—qualities essential to a dhārmic messenger.