Shloka 5.57.22

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

Devanagari script

जाम्बवान् स हरिश्रेष्ठः प्रीतिसंहृष्टमानसः।।।।उपामन्त्र्य हरीन् सर्वानिदं वचनमब्रवीत्।

Transliteration

jāmbavān sa hariśreṣṭhaḥ prīti-saṃhṛṣṭa-mānasaḥ |

upāmantrya harīn sarvān idaṃ vacanam abravīt ||

Translation

Then Jāmbavān, foremost among the vānaras, his heart uplifted with joy, summoned all the monkeys and spoke these words.

Context

Jambavan the chief of vanaras became very happy at heart and called all the vanaras and spoke:

Characters & Entities

• Jāmbavān
• Vānaras (Hari-s)

FAQs

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

Dharma in leadership: Jāmbavān gathers the group and prepares to interpret events truthfully, guiding emotions toward righteous action rather than panic.

What is the narrative situation?

Jāmbavān, sensing good news from Hanumān’s approach, convenes the troop to address them.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Prājñatā (wise judgment) and netṛtva (leadership): he steadies the group and frames the moment with discernment.