Shloka 5.51.20

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

Devanagari script

न चापि त्रिषु लोकेषु राजन्विद्येत कश्चन।राघवस्य व्यलीकं यः कृत्वा सुखमवाप्नुयात्।।।।

Transliteration

na cāpi triṣu lokeṣu rājan vidyeta kaścana | rāghavasya vyalīkaṃ yaḥ kṛtvā sukham avāpnuyāt ||

Translation

O king, in the three worlds there is no one who, having incurred Rāghava’s displeasure, could still attain happiness.

Context

"O king! there is none in these three worlds who can enjoy happiness by displeasing Rama.

Characters & Entities

• Rāghava (Rāma)
• Three worlds (trailokya)

FAQs

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

Harming the righteous (dhārmika) rebounds inevitably; lasting well-being cannot coexist with injustice toward dharma.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanumān states the inevitability of consequences if Rāvaṇa continues to offend Rāma by holding Sītā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s steadfast dharma: his moral authority is portrayed as universally consequential.