Shloka 5.37.40

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

Devanagari script

तव सत्त्वं बलं चैव विजानामि महाकपे।वायोरिव गतिं चैव तेजश्चाग्नेरिवाद्भुतम्।।।।

Transliteration

tava sattvaṃ balaṃ caiva vijānāmi mahākape | vāyor iva gatiṃ caiva tejaś cāgner ivādbhutam ||

Translation

O great monkey, I understand your steadfast strength and power: your speed is like the Wind, and your blazing splendor is wondrous like fire.

Context

"O great monkey! I have understood your strength and power. Your speed is like the Wind-god's and your power is astonishing and splendid.

Characters & Entities

• Sita
• Hanuman
• Vayu (Wind)
• Agni (Fire)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes honoring merit truthfully—recognizing capability and virtue in a righteous ally without exaggeration or deceit.

What is the narrative situation?

Sītā acknowledges Hanuman’s extraordinary abilities as she considers his proposal and the practicalities of escape.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sītā’s fairness and clarity of judgment—she assesses Hanuman accurately and speaks with measured truth (satya).