Shloka 5.41.1

प्रमदावनविध्वंसः | The Devastation of the Pleasure-Garden (Ashoka Vatika)

Devanagari script

स च वाग्भिः प्रशस्ताभिर्गमिष्यन्पूजितस्तया।तस्माद्देशादपक्रम्य चिन्तयामास वानरः।।।।

Transliteration

sa ca vāgbhiḥ praśastābhir gamiṣyan pūjitas tayā | tasmād deśād apakramya cintayāmāsa vānaraḥ ||5.41.1||

Translation

Honoured by her excellent words and preparing to depart, the Vānara withdrew from that place and began to reflect.

Context

Having been honoured and praised by Sita's words, Hanuman prepared to depart from Sita's presence.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Sītā
• Aśoka-vana (implied by context)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes responsible action guided by reflection: Hanumān does not act impulsively but thinks carefully after receiving Sītā’s charge, aligning strength with discernment.

What is the narrative situation?

After meeting Sītā and receiving her message and token, Hanumān prepares to leave and considers his next steps in Laṅkā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hanumān’s prudence (viveka) and dutiful service as a messenger.