Shloka 5.31.14

सुन्‍दरकाण्डे एकत्रिंशः सर्गः — Hanuman’s Sweet Address to Sita and Sita’s Recognition

Devanagari script

अहं सम्पातिवचनाच्छतयोजनमायतम्।।।।अस्या हेतोर्विशालाक्ष्याः सागरं वेगवान्प्लुतः।

Transliteration

sugrīveṇāpi sandiṣṭā harayaḥ kāmarūpiṇaḥ |

dikṣu sarvāsu tāṃ devīṃ vicinvanti sahasraśaḥ ||

Translation

Commanded by Sugrīva, thousands of monkeys—able to assume forms at will—searched for that noble lady in every direction.

Context

"On hearing the words of Sampati I leaped the wide ocean swiftly crossing a hundred yojanas in quest of the large-eyed Sita.

Characters & Entities

• Sugrīva
• monkeys (Harayaḥ)
• Sītā

FAQs

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

Dharma is collective responsibility: a ruler and his followers mobilize in service of truth and justice, not for private gain.

What is the narrative situation?

The vānaras are dispatched across the world to search for Sītā under Sugrīva’s command.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sugrīva’s leadership and the vānaras’ disciplined obedience and dedication.