Shloka 5.34.38

सीताहनूमद्भाषणम् — Sita Tests the Messenger; Hanuman Offers Reassurance

Devanagari script

नचिराद्द्रक्ष्यसे रामं लक्ष्मणं च महाबलम्।मध्ये वानरकोटीनां सुग्रीवं चामितौजसम्।।।।

Transliteration

na cirād drakṣyase rāmaṁ lakṣmaṇaṁ ca mahābalam | madhye vānarakoṭīnāṁ sugrīvaṁ cāmitaujasam ||

Translation

Before long you will behold Rāma and mighty Lakṣmaṇa, and also Sugrīva of immeasurable prowess, standing amid crores of vānara.

Context

"Very soon you will see mighty Rama, Lakshmana and Sugriva of unlimited prowess surrounded by crores of vanaras.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Sugrīva
• Vānaras
• Sītā

FAQs

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

Dharma is hope grounded in righteous effort—Hanuman promises rescue not as fantasy but as the fruit of organized, duty-driven action.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanuman strengthens Sītā’s resolve by describing the approaching force led by Rāma, Lakṣmaṇa, and Sugrīva.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hanuman’s truthful encouragement and the allies’ collective courage and preparedness.