Shloka 5.35.87

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

Devanagari script

हनुमन्तं कपिं व्यक्तं मन्यते नान्यथेति सा।अथोवाच हनूमांस्तामुत्तरं प्रियदर्शनाम्।।।।

Transliteration

hanumantaṃ kapiṃ vyaktaṃ manyate nānyatheti sā | athovāca hanūmāṃs tām uttaraṃ priyadarśanām ||

Translation

She clearly recognized that the monkey was none other than Hanumān. Then Hanumān spoke again to her, the lady of pleasing countenance.

Context

She realised that the monkey was none other than Hanuman. Then he looked at her who was pleasing to see and spoke again:

Characters & Entities

• Sita
• Hanuman

FAQs

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

Dharma requires discernment: recognition follows verification, preventing deception—especially crucial in contexts of captivity and threat.

What is the narrative situation?

The narrator confirms Sita’s conclusion that the visitor is truly Hanuman, and signals the continuation of their dialogue.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sita’s prudence and Hanuman’s transparent identity—trust is established without coercion.