Shloka 5.55.33

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

Devanagari script

स निमित्तैश्च दृष्टार्थैः कारणैश्च महागुणैः।ऋषिवाक्यैश्च हनुमानभवत्प्रीतमानसः।।।।

Transliteration

sa nimittaiś ca dṛṣṭārthaiḥ kāraṇaiś ca mahāguṇaiḥ | ṛṣi-vākyaiś ca hanumān abhavat prīta-mānasaḥ ||

Translation

Thus, through the clear omens he had witnessed, sound reasons, auspicious indications, and the words of seer-like beings, Hanuman became joyful at heart.

Context

With omens that proved to be right and for good reasons and from the words of the sages (charanas), Hanuman felt happy.

Characters & Entities

• Hanuman
• Rishis (seer-like speakers; contextually Cāraṇas)

FAQs

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

A dharmic agent relies on valid signs, reason, and trustworthy testimony (satya-vākya) to act without despair—confidence is grounded, not reckless.

What is the narrative situation?

After hearing affirming words and recognizing favorable signs, Hanuman’s anxiety about Sita’s safety gives way to relief.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Prasāda (clarity and calm) born from discernment: Hanuman integrates evidence and wise speech to steady his mind.