Shloka 5.51.11

हनूमदुपदेशः रावणस्य च कोपः (Hanuman’s Counsel to Ravana and Ravana’s Wrath)

Devanagari script

त्वया विज्ञातपूर्वश्च वाली वानरपुङ्गवः।रामेण निहतस्सङ्ख्ये शरेणैकेन वानरः।।।।

Transliteration

tvayā vijñātapūrvaś ca vālī vānarapuṅgavaḥ |

rāmeṇa nihataḥ saṅkhye śareṇaikena vānaraḥ ||

Translation

Vālin, the foremost of the Vānara—already known to you—was slain by Rāma in battle with a single arrow.

Context

"You know of Vali, chief of the vanaras, in the past. Rama killed him with a single arrow in the combat.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Rāvaṇa
• Rāma
• Vālin

FAQs

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

Truthful speech can serve as righteous warning: Hanumān states facts to deter further adharma and needless destruction.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanumān emphasizes Rāma’s proven martial power to make Rāvaṇa understand the seriousness of opposing him.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hanumān’s forthrightness (satya) and strategic clarity in delivering an unembellished message.