Shloka 5.57.48
सप्तपञ्चाशः सर्गः — Hanumān’s Return, Roar of Success, and the Announcement “Sītā Seen”
श्रोतुकामास्समुद्रस्य लङ्घनं वानरोत्तमाः।।।।दर्शनं चापि लङ्कायास्सीताया रावणस्य च।तस्थुः प्राञ्जलयस्सर्वे हनुमद्वचनोन्मुखाः।।।।
śrotukāmāḥ samudrasya laṅghanaṃ vānarottamāḥ |
darśanaṃ cāpi laṅkāyāḥ sītāyā rāvaṇasya ca |
tasthuḥ prāñjalayaḥ sarve hanumad-vacan-onmukhāḥ ||
Eager to hear of the leaping across the ocean, and also of the sight of Laṅkā—of Sītā and of Rāvaṇa— all the foremost vānaras stood with folded hands, their minds fixed upon Hanumān’s words.
All the vanaras longing to listen to Hanuman about his crossing the ocean, seeing Lanka, Sita and Ravana kept looking at the face of Hanuman.
Dharma is grounded in satya and responsible communication: the community seeks a truthful, first-hand account before acting, showing reverence for reliable knowledge.
The vānaras prepare to hear Hanumān’s detailed report: how he crossed the ocean and what he witnessed in Laṅkā, including Sītā and Rāvaṇa.
Humility and disciplined attention: they stand with folded hands, honoring the messenger and the truth he brings.