Shloka 5.37.25
हनूमत्सीतासंवादः — Hanuman’s Offer of Rescue and Sita’s Dharmic Refusal
कथयन्तीव चन्द्रेण सूर्येण च महार्चिषा।मत्पृष्ठमधिरुह्य त्वं तराकाशमहार्णवौ।।।।
kathayantīva candreṇa sūryeṇa ca mahārciṣā |
matpṛṣṭham adhiruhya tvaṃ tarākāśamahārṇavau ||
Climb upon my back and cross the great ocean and the vast expanse of sky—appearing as though you converse with the Moon and the Sun of blazing radiance.
"Climb on my back and cross the ocean through space in the flaming light, conversing with Moon and Sun.
Dharma here is protection through rightful strength: power is portrayed as a vehicle for safeguarding the innocent, not for domination.
Hanumān poetically describes the rescue flight, emphasizing speed, height, and safety, to persuade Sītā that escape is feasible.
Hanumān’s confidence and uplifting speech—using inspiring imagery to reduce fear and restore hope.