Shloka 5.56.34

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

Devanagari script

स लिलङ्घयिषुर्भीमं सलीलं लवणार्णवम्।।।।कल्लोलास्फालवेलान्तमुत्पपात नभो हरिः।

Transliteration

evam āśvāsya vaidehīṃ hanumān mārutātmajaḥ | gamanāya matiṃ kṛtvā vaidehīm abhyavādayat ||

Translation

Thus, having consoled Vaidehī, Hanumān—the son of the Wind-god—resolved to depart and respectfully saluted her.

Context

Eager to leap the terrific ocean lashed by huge waves hitting the shore Hanuman rose up effortlessly and jumped into the sky.ityārṣē śrīmadrāmāyaṇē vālmīkīya ādikāvyē sundarakāṇḍē ṣaṭpañcāśassargaḥ৷৷Thus ends the fiftysixth sarga of Sundarakanda of the holy Ramayana, the first epic composed by sage Valmiki.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Sītā (Vaidehī)
• Māruta/Vāyu (Wind-god)

FAQs

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

Dharma as respectful conduct: even in urgent missions, Hanumān maintains maryādā—offering due reverence to Sītā and acting with disciplined purpose.

What is the narrative situation?

After reassuring Sītā, Hanumān prepares to leave Aśoka-vana to return and report, formally taking leave with a respectful salutation.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hanumān’s humility and devotion expressed through reverence and responsible action.