Shloka 5.31.15

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

Devanagari script

यथारूपां यथावर्णां यथालक्ष्मीवतीं च निश्चिताम्।।।।अश्रौषं राघवस्याहं सेयमासादिता मया।

Transliteration

ahaṃ sampātivacanāc chatayojanam āyatam |

asyā hetor viśālākṣyāḥ sāgaraṃ vegavān plutaḥ ||

Translation

Guided by Sampāti’s words, I swiftly leapt across the ocean—spanning a hundred yojanas—for the sake of that large-eyed lady.

Context

"Surely I have seen here a lady of similar body, of similar complexion, of similar glow and beauty as described by Rama".

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Sampāti
• ocean (Sāgara)
• Sītā

FAQs

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

Dharma is selfless service (sevā): Hanumān risks and exerts himself solely for Sītā’s cause and Rāma’s truth.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanumān explains how he crossed the ocean to reach Laṅkā, acting on Sampāti’s information.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hanumān’s courage, speed, and mission-focused devotion.