Shloka 5.35.3

रामलक्षणवर्णनम् (Description of Rama and Lakshmana; Alliance Narrative to Sita)

Devanagari script

यानि रामस्य लिङ्गानि लक्ष्मणस्य च वानर।तानि भूयस्समाचक्ष्व न मां शोकस्समाविशेत्।।।।

Transliteration

tatas sa śikhare tasmin vānarendro vyavasthitaḥ |

tayoḥ samīpaṃ mām eva preṣayāmāsa satvaram ||5.35.29||

Translation

Then, stationed on that peak, the lord of Vānaras swiftly dispatched me alone to approach the two of them.

Context

"O vanara! tell me all about the identification marks of Rama and Lakshmana again so that grief does not enter my mind.

Characters & Entities

• Sugrīva
• Hanumān
• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• mountain summit (Ṛśyamūka, implied)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes wise diplomacy: rather than violence or rashness, one sends a capable envoy to learn the truth and prevent harm.

What is the narrative situation?

From a safe position, Sugrīva sends Hanumān to investigate and speak with the two princes.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Responsible leadership: Sugrīva chooses inquiry and communication through a trusted messenger.