Shloka 5.43.9

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

Devanagari script

दासोऽहं कोसलेन्द्रस्य रामस्याक्लिष्टकर्मणः।हनुमान्शत्रुसैन्यानां निहन्ता मारुतात्मजः।।।।

Transliteration

dāso 'haṁ kosalendrasya rāmasyākliṣṭakarmaṇaḥ |

hanumān śatrusainyānāṁ nihantā mārutātmajaḥ ||

Translation

I am a servant of Rāma, lord of Kosala, whose deeds are unwearied. I am Hanumān, son of the Wind, the slayer of hostile armies.

Context

'I am the son of the Wind-god, destroyer of enemy army. I am a servant of Rama, the king of Kosala who can accomplish any task with ease.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Rāma
• Kosala
• Māruta (Wind-god)
• Enemy armies (śatru-sainyāni)
• Laṅkā

FAQs

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

Dharma is framed as faithful service (sevā) to a righteous king and truthful speech (satya): Hanumān openly states his allegiance and purpose without deceit.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanumān identifies himself in Laṅkā, declaring his master (Rāma) and his own capacity as a warrior, intensifying the confrontation.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Dāsya-bhāva (humble servanthood) combined with kṣātra-tejas (martial power).