Shloka 5.35.76

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

Devanagari script

मयेयमसहायेन चरता कामरूपिणा।दक्षिणा दिगनुक्रान्ता त्वन्मार्गविचयैषिणा।।।।

Transliteration

mayeyam asahāyena caratā kāmarūpiṇā |

dakṣiṇā dig anukrāntā tvanmārgavicayaiṣiṇā ||

Translation

Alone and without aid, roaming and able to assume forms at will, I traversed the southern quarter in search of news and traces of you.

Context

"I can assume any form at my will. I searched for you without any help moving in the southern direction and reached this place .

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Sītā
• Southern direction (dakṣiṇā diś)

FAQs

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

Dharma as tireless effort for a righteous objective: Hanumān uses his abilities (kāmarūpatva) responsibly to seek Sītā, not for self-interest.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanumān summarizes his solitary reconnaissance through the southern regions while searching for Sītā’s whereabouts.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Resourcefulness joined to perseverance—using skill and endurance to continue the search despite isolation.