Shloka 5.56.21

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

Devanagari script

तमारुरोह हनुमान् पर्वतं पवनात्मजः।रामदर्शनशीघ्रेण प्रहर्षेणाभिचोदितः।।।।

Transliteration

tam ārurōha hanumān parvataṃ pavanātmajaḥ | rāmadarśanaśīghreṇa praharṣeṇābhicōditaḥ ||

Translation

Urged on by joy and by his eagerness to behold Rāma again soon, Hanumān—the son of the Wind—climbed up that mountain.

Context

Anxious to see Rama soon, the son of the Wind-god ascended the mountain happily.

Characters & Entities

• Hanuman
• Rama
• Wind-god (Vāyu)
• Mountain

FAQs

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

Dharma appears as steadfast service: Hanuman’s righteous duty is to return swiftly to Rama with truthful news, and his joy fuels disciplined action rather than distraction.

What is the narrative situation?

After completing his mission in Lanka, Hanuman prepares to cross the ocean back toward Rama; he climbs a mountain to launch himself.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Single-pointed devotion and urgency in duty—he is impelled by love for Rama and commitment to the mission.