Shloka 5.57.16

सप्तपञ्चाशः सर्गः — Hanumān’s Return, Roar of Success, and the Announcement “Sītā Seen”

Devanagari script

स तं देशमनुप्राप्तः सुहृद्धर्शनलालसः।।।।ननाद हरिशार्दूलो लाङ्गूलं चाप्यकम्पयत्।

Transliteration

sa taṁ dēśam anuprāptaḥ suhṛd-darśana-lālasaḥ | nanāda hariśārdūlō lāṅgūlaṁ cāpy akampayat ||

Translation

Reaching that place, longing to behold his friends, the tiger among the vānaras roared aloud and shook his tail as well.

Context

Having sighted the place of his companions and waiting to see them for long that tiger among monkeys made a loud noise and shook his tail in joy.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Suhṛt (companions/friends; implied Vānara allies)

FAQs

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

Community-centered Dharma: righteous work culminates in returning to one’s allies, sharing outcomes, and strengthening collective resolve.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanumān arrives at the rendezvous area and expresses joy and anticipation at seeing his fellow Vānaras.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Friendship and solidarity: eagerness to reunite reflects loyalty not only to Rāma but also to the mission-team.