Shloka 5.35.51

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

Devanagari script

ततो निहत्य तरसा रामो वालिनमाहवे।सर्वर्क्षहरिसङ्घानां सुग्रीवमकरोत्पतिम्।।।।

Transliteration

evam uktas tu vaidehyā hanumān mārutātmajaḥ | tato rāmaṁ yathātattvam ākhyātum upacakrame ||

Translation

Thus addressed by Vaidehī, Hanumān—the son of the Wind—then began to describe Rāma exactly as he truly is.

Context

"Then Rama quickly killed Vali in a combat and made Sugriva the lord of all troops of vanaras and bears.

Characters & Entities

• Sita (Vaidehi)
• Hanuman
• Wind-god (Marut/Vayu)
• Rama

FAQs

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

Satya (truth) as dharma: Hanuman commits to describing Rama ‘as he is,’ emphasizing truthful witness rather than exaggeration.

What is the narrative situation?

A narrative transition: after Sita’s questioning, Hanuman begins a faithful account of Rama.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hanuman’s integrity and reliability as a messenger—truthful speech used for consolation and clarity.