Shloka 5.55.29

लङ्कादाहानन्तरचिन्ता — Hanuman’s Post-Conflagration Self-Examination and Assurance of Sita’s Safety

Devanagari script

स तथा चिन्तयंस्तत्र देव्या धर्मपरिग्रहम्।शुश्राव हनुमान्वाक्यं चारणानां महात्मनाम्।।।।

Transliteration

sa tathā cintayaṃs tatra devyā dharma-parigraham | śuśrāva hanumān vākyaṃ cāraṇānāṃ mahātmanām ||

Translation

As he reflected there on the queen’s steadfast hold upon dharma, Hanuman heard the words of the great Cāraṇas.

Context

As Hanuman was thinking so, he heard the words of the great charanas who were praising the queen's power of righteousness.

Characters & Entities

• Hanuman
• Sita (as devī)
• Cāraṇas (celestial bards)

FAQs

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

Dharma is not only personal conduct but also publicly affirmed by wise beings; virtue draws recognition and becomes a source of strength for others.

What is the narrative situation?

While Hanuman is anxiously thinking about Sita’s safety, celestial bards speak words that confirm her righteousness and protection.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sita’s dharma-niṣṭhā (steadfast adherence to righteousness), acknowledged even by exalted witnesses.