Shloka 5.56.9

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

Devanagari script

ततस्स कपिशार्दूलः स्वामिसन्दर्शनोत्सुकः।आरुरोह गिरिश्रेष्ठमरिष्टमरिमर्दनः।।।।

Transliteration

tatas sa kapiśārdūlaḥ svāmi-sandarśanotsukaḥ | ārurōha giriśrēṣṭham ariṣṭam arimardanaḥ ||

Translation

Then Hanumān—crusher of foes, a tiger among the Vānara host—eager to behold his lord again, climbed the excellent mountain Ariṣṭa.

Context

Then Hanuman, the crusher of enemies, a tiger among vanaras anxious to see his lord ascended the mount Arishta.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Ariṣṭa (mountain)

FAQs

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

Steadfast service (sevā-dharma): Hanumān’s eagerness to return to his lord reflects loyal duty performed without delay after completing a mission.

What is the narrative situation?

After completing his work in Laṅkā, Hanumān prepares to return and begins by ascending Mount Ariṣṭa, driven by longing to report to Rāma.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Bhakti and loyalty: his urgent desire to see and serve his master highlights devotion, discipline, and mission-focus.