Shloka 5.57.45

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

Devanagari script

सत्त्वे वीर्ये न ते कश्चित्समो वानर विद्यते।यदवप्लुत्य विस्तीर्णं सागरं पुनरागतः।।।।

Transliteration

sattve vīrye na te kaścit samo vānara vidyate |

yad avaplutya vistīrṇaṃ sāgaraṃ punar āgataḥ ||

Translation

O Vānara, none equals you in strength and valor, for you leapt across the vast ocean and returned again.

Context

"O! vanara! you have leaped such a wide ocean and have returned. In strength and valour. There is none equal to you.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• sāgara (ocean)
• vānaras (monkey-warriors)

FAQs

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

Dharma here is fulfilled through courageous service: Hanumān’s extraordinary effort is praised as righteous action undertaken for a just cause (the search for Sītā and service to Rāma).

What is the narrative situation?

Hanumān has returned after crossing the ocean to Laṅkā and is being acclaimed by the elders/leaders among the vānaras for the feat and its successful completion.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Vīrya (valor) and sattva (inner strength/steadfastness), shown by completing a perilous mission and returning safely.