Shloka 5.33.2

हनूमत्सीतासंवादः (Hanumān–Sītā Dialogue and Identity Verification)

Devanagari script

सोऽवतीर्य द्रुमात्तस्माद्विद्रुमप्रतिमाननः।विनीतवेषः कृपणः प्रणिपत्योपसृत्य च।।5.33.1।।तामब्रवीन्महातेजा हनूमान्मारुतात्मजः।शिरस्यञ्जलिमाधाय सीतां मधुरया गिरा।।5.33.2।।

Transliteration

so 'vatīrya drumāt tasmād vidrumapratimānanaḥ |

vinītaveṣaḥ kṛpaṇaḥ praṇipatyo pasṛtya ca ||

tām abravīn mahātejā hanūmān mārutātmajaḥ |

śirasy añjalim ādhāya sītāṃ madhurayā girā ||

Translation

Descending from that tree, Hanumān—whose face shone like coral—took on a humble guise and a pleading demeanor; he bowed and approached her. Then the radiant son of the Wind addressed Sītā with sweet words, placing his folded palms upon his head in reverence.

Context

Hanuman, son of the Windgod whose face shone like coral, dressed in a sober manner climbed down the tree, went close to Sita, offered salutations with his palms on his head and spoke in sweet words:

Characters & Entities

• Hanuman
• Sita
• Wind-god (Maruta/Vayu)

FAQs

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

Maryādā (propriety) and respectful conduct: Hanumān approaches a suffering, guarded woman with humility, reverence, and gentle speech—dharma expressed as right behavior.

What is the narrative situation?

In Laṅkā’s Aśoka grove, Hanumān finally reveals himself to Sītā and begins speaking after carefully approaching her.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hanumān’s vinaya (humility), sensitivity, and disciplined restraint—he prioritizes Sītā’s safety and comfort over haste.