Shloka 5.51.22

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

Devanagari script

दृष्टा हीयं मया देवी लब्धं यदिह दुर्लभम्।उत्तरं कर्म यच्छेषं निमित्तं तत्र राघवः।।।।

Transliteration

dṛṣṭā hīyaṃ mayā devī labdhaṃ yadiha durlabham | uttaraṃ karma yaccheṣaṃ nimittaṃ tatra rāghavaḥ ||

Translation

Indeed I have seen the divine lady here—an attainment most difficult to gain. As for what remains to be done, Rāghava (Rāma) will be the guiding cause and the planner there.

Context

"I have actually spotted the divine lady here which was most difficult. Rama will plan the remaining course of action.

Characters & Entities

• Sītā
• Rāma (Rāghava)

FAQs

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

Dharma here is duty fulfilled with truthfulness: Hanumān reports the successful sighting of Sītā and affirms that the next righteous action will proceed under Rāma’s rightful leadership.

What is the narrative situation?

After locating Sītā in Laṅkā, Hanumān confronts Rāvaṇa and begins conveying the warning and counsel connected with Rāma’s impending response.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hanumān’s steadfastness and accountability—he completes the mission and clearly states the chain of righteous decision-making under Rāma.