Shloka 5.58.103

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

Devanagari script

ततस्तस्यै प्रणम्याहं राजपुत्र्यै समाहितः।प्रदक्षिणं परिक्राममिहाभ्युद्गतमानसः।।।।

Transliteration

tatas tasyai praṇamya ahaṃ rājaputryai samāhitaḥ |

pradakṣiṇaṃ parikrāmam iha abhyudgata-mānasaḥ ||

Translation

Then, with a composed mind, I bowed to that princess and circumambulated her reverently, my heart uplifted for the task ahead.

Context

"Reminded by her again (that Rama should turn up soon to take her), I offered reverential salutations by circumambulating her.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Sītā (Rājaputrī)
• Pradakṣiṇa (ritual circumambulation)

FAQs

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

Maryādā (proper conduct): honoring the virtuous through respectful gestures reinforces dharma even in urgent circumstances.

What is the narrative situation?

After receiving the token and message, Hanumān offers respectful salutations and circumambulates Sītā before departing.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Reverence and discipline: Hanumān balances speed of mission with impeccable etiquette.