Shloka 5.43.8

चैत्यप्रासाद-विध्वंसः (Destruction of the Chaitya Palace and Hanuman’s Proclamation)

Devanagari script

अस्त्रविज्जयतां रामो लक्ष्मणश्च महाबलः।राजा जयति सुग्रीवो राघवेणाभिपालितः।।।।

Transliteration

astravid jayatāṁ rāmo lakṣmaṇaś ca mahābalaḥ |

rājā jayati sugrīvo rāghaveṇābhipālitaḥ ||

Translation

Victory to Rāma, knower and master of sacred weapons; victory to mighty Lakṣmaṇa; and victory to King Sugrīva, protected and guided by Rāghava (Rāma).

Context

'May Sri Rama, unsurpassed in the use of missiles be victorious! May his brother, mighty Lakshmana, a matchless warrior be victorious. May King Sugriva ruled by Rama be victorious.'

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Sugrīva
• Rāghava
• Laṅkā

FAQs

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

Satya and dharma are upheld through open declaration: Hanumān publicly aligns with righteous leadership (Rāma) and legitimate alliance (Sugrīva), affirming moral order against tyranny.

What is the narrative situation?

In the midst of Laṅkā, Hanumān proclaims a victory-cry naming Rāma, Lakṣmaṇa, and Sugrīva—both as intimidation to enemies and assurance of the dharmic cause.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Bhakti and niṣṭhā (devotion and steadfast loyalty) expressed through fearless proclamation.