Shloka 5.56.1

षट्पञ्चाशः सर्गः — वैदेही-आश्वासनम् तथा अरिष्टारोहणम् (Consoling Sita and Ascending Mount Arishta)

Devanagari script

ततस्तु शिंशुपामूले जानकीं पर्युपस्थिताम्।अभिवाद्याब्रवीद्दिष्ट्या पश्यामि त्वामिहाक्षताम्।।।।

Transliteration

tatas tu śiṁśupāmūle jānakīṁ paryupasthitām | abhivādyābravīd diṣṭyā paśyāmi tvām ihākṣatām ||

Translation

Then Hanumān approached Jānakī, who stood at the foot of the śiṁśupā tree; bowing in reverence, he said: “By good fortune, I see you here unharmed.”

Context

Then Hanuman offered salutations to Janaki, stationed at the foot of the simsupa tree, and said, "Luckily I see you unscathed."

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Jānakī (Sītā)
• śiṁśupā tree

FAQs

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

Dharma is expressed as compassionate duty: Hanumān returns to confirm Sītā’s safety and speaks truthfully to relieve her fear and uphold Rāma’s mission.

What is the narrative situation?

After anxiety about the fire’s consequences, Hanumān comes back to the Aśoka grove area, approaches Sītā under the śiṁśupā tree, salutes her, and assures her she is unharmed.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Care and accountability: Hanumān’s humility (salutation) and reassurance show responsible service and empathy.