Shloka 5.58.1

सुन्दरकाण्डे अष्टपञ्चाशः सर्गः — हनुमद्वृत्तान्तकथनम्, सीताभिज्ञान-प्रदानम्, लङ्कादाह-वर्णनम्

Devanagari script

ततस्तस्य गिरेः शृङ्गे महेन्द्रस्य महाबलाः।हनुमत्प्रमुखाः प्रीतिं हरयो जग्मुरुत्तमाम्।।।।

Transliteration

tatas tasya gireḥ śṛṅge mahendrasya mahābalāḥ |

hanumat-pramukhāḥ prītiṃ harayo jagmur uttamām ||

Translation

Then, upon the peak of Mount Mahendra, the mighty Vānara warriors—led by Hanumān—attained the highest joy.

Context

Then the mighty Hanuman and other vanaras having assembled on the summit of mountain Mahendra and felt vey much happy.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Vānara (Harayaḥ)
• Mahendra (mountain)

FAQs

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

Collective dharma through shared purpose: righteous missions are sustained by teamwork, trust in leadership, and mutual encouragement.

What is the narrative situation?

After the mission’s progress, the Vānara group gathers at Mount Mahendra’s summit and feels uplifted, with Hanumān at the forefront.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Leadership that inspires morale: Hanumān’s example and success elevate the entire group.