Shloka 5.58.129

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

Devanagari script

रज्जुभिश्चाभिबध्नन्ति ततो मां तत्र राक्षसाः।।।।रावणस्य समीपं च गृहीत्वा मामुपानयन्।

Transliteration

rajjubhiś cābhibadhnanti tato māṃ tatra rākṣasāḥ | rāvaṇasya samīpaṃ ca gṛhītvā mām upānayan ||

Translation

Then the rākṣasas there bound me with ropes as well, seized me, and brought me into Rāvaṇa’s presence.

Context

"Then the demons bound me with ropes and brought me to Ravana.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Rākṣasas
• Rāvaṇa
• Laṅkā

FAQs

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

Steadfastness under constraint: dharma includes maintaining purpose and truthfulness even when physically bound and taken before an enemy king.

What is the narrative situation?

After being restrained by the Brahmāstra, Hanumān is further tied with ropes and escorted to Rāvaṇa’s court.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Dhairya (courageous composure): Hanumān remains unshaken despite capture.