Shloka 5.37.26

हनूमत्सीतासंवादः — Hanuman’s Offer of Rescue and Sita’s Dharmic Refusal

Devanagari script

न हि मे सम्प्रयातस्य त्वामितो नयतोऽङ्गने।अनुगन्तुं गतिं शक्तास्सर्वे लङ्कानिवासिनः।।।।

Transliteration

na hi me samprayātasya tvām ito nayato 'ṅgane |

anugantuṃ gatiṃ śaktāḥ sarve laṅkānivāsinaḥ ||

Translation

O fair lady, when I set forth carrying you away from here, all the inhabitants of Laṅkā together will not be able to follow my course or match my speed.

Context

"O beautiful lady! it is not possible for all the inhabitants of Lanka together to follow me while I carry you from this place.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Sītā
• Laṅkā
• Laṅkā-nivāsins (inhabitants of Lanka)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes providing refuge (śaraṇāgati) and removing fear: Hanumān uses truthful assurance to protect Sītā’s life and dignity.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanumān anticipates Sītā’s fear of pursuit and counters it by stating that no force in Laṅkā can keep pace with him during escape.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Protective competence: Hanumān couples courage with practical capability, presenting himself as a reliable guardian.