Shloka 5.30.4

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

Devanagari script

चारेण तु सुयुक्तेन शत्रोश्शक्तिमवेक्षता।गूढेन चरता तावदवेक्षितमिदं मया।।।।

Transliteration

cāreṇa tu suyuktena śatroḥ śaktim avekṣatā | gūḍhena caratā tāvad avekṣitam idaṃ mayā ||

Translation

In careful disguise, like a well-prepared scout, and while assessing the enemy’s strength, I have moved about in secrecy; thus I have now observed this entire place.

Context

"Roaming everywhere incognito to ascertain carefully the strength of the enemy, I have seen everything.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Śatru (enemy)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes diligence and responsible preparation: before acting, one should truthfully assess conditions (satya toward reality) to protect the mission and those depending on it.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanumān notes that he has already surveyed the enemy’s capabilities in Laṅkā while remaining concealed.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Careful preparedness and discipline—he acts as a competent, discreet envoy.