Shloka 5.58.107

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

Devanagari script

तच्छ्रुत्वा करुणं वाक्यं क्रोधो मामभ्यवर्तत।उत्तरं च मया दृष्टं कार्यशेषमनन्तरम्।।।।

Transliteration

tac chrutvā karuṇaṃ vākyaṃ krodho mām abhyavartata | uttaraṃ ca mayā dṛṣṭaṃ kāryaśeṣam anantaram ||

Translation

Hearing her pitiable words, anger surged over me; and at once I perceived what still remained for me to do next—an answer in deed.

Context

"When I heard her pathetic appeal, I was overtaken by anger. I perceived the task left over for me to do.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Sītā

FAQs

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

Dharma here is purposeful action in service of righteousness: emotion (anger) is not indulged for ego, but converted into a disciplined response aligned with the mission—protecting Sītā and advancing Rāma’s cause.

What is the narrative situation?

After hearing Sītā’s desperate time-limit, Hanumān decides the next strategic step—creating pressure in Laṅkā to provoke a confrontation and gather intelligence.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sevā-bhāva (devoted service) and strategic clarity: Hanumān quickly identifies the ‘next necessary work’ rather than remaining in grief.