Shloka 5.31.2

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

Devanagari script

राजा दशरथो नाम रथकुञ्जरवाजिमान्।पुण्यशीलो महाकीर्तिरिक्ष्वाकूणां महायशाः।।।।

Transliteration

sā tiryag ūrdhvaṃ ca tathāpy adhas tān nirīkṣamāṇā tam acintyabuddhim |

dadarśa piṅgādhipater amātyaṃ vātātmajaṃ sūryam ivodayastham ||

Translation

Looking sideways, upward, and downward, she beheld him—of inconceivable intelligence—Hanumān, minister of the tawny-hued lord of monkeys, the son of the Wind-god, radiant like the rising sun.

Context

"There was an illustrious king called Dasaratha in Ikshvaku race, a master of chariots, elephants and horses. He was highly meritorious and renowned.

Characters & Entities

• Sītā
• Hanumān
• Sugrīva (piṅgādhipati)
• Vāyu (Wind-god)
• Sun (Sūrya)

FAQs

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

Dharma is supported by divinely-aligned agency: truth and righteousness are aided through capable, disciplined messengers like Hanumān.

What is the narrative situation?

Sītā scans the area and finally perceives Hanumān, identifying him by his presence and radiance.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hanumān’s extraordinary intelligence and luminous, confidence-inspiring presence.