Shloka 5.57.26

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

Devanagari script

ते प्रीताः पादपाग्रेषु गृह्य शाखाः सुविष्ठिताः।।।।वासांसीव प्रशाखाश्च समाविध्यन्त वानराः।

Transliteration

te prītāḥ pādapāgreṣu gṛhya śākhāḥ suviṣṭhitāḥ |

vāsāṃsīva praśākhāś ca samāvidhyanta vānarāḥ ||

Translation

Delighted, the vānaras took their places on the treetops, grasped the branches, and shook the spreading boughs as though waving garments in welcome.

Context

Waiting for Hanuman, the vanaras jumped from the tree tops holding the branches. They shook the branches just like clothes to welcome friends.

Characters & Entities

• Vānaras
• Trees/branches
• Hanumān (implied as the one welcomed)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes honoring and welcoming those who serve truthfully: their celebratory welcome expresses gratitude and ethical recognition of service.

What is the narrative situation?

As Hanumān nears, the vānaras prepare a festive welcome by waving and shaking branches from the treetops.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Kṛtajñatā (gratitude) and saṃskāra (courteous conduct): they respond to success with respectful welcome rather than mere relief.