Shloka 5.58.143

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

Devanagari script

इति वानरराजस्त्वामाहेत्यभिहितो मया।मामैक्षत ततः क्रुद्धश्चक्षुषा प्रदहन्निव।।।।

Transliteration

iti vānararājas tvām āhety abhihito mayā | mām aikṣata tataḥ kruddhaś cakṣuṣā pradahann iva ||

Translation

“Thus,” I said, “the king of the Vānaras has sent this message to you for your welfare.” Then Rāvaṇa glared at me in fury, as though his eyes would burn me.

Context

'This I was asked to tell you by the king of vanaras wishing your welfare'. 'Ravana then angrily looked at me as if to burn me.

Characters & Entities

• Vānararāja (Sugrīva)
• Rāvaṇa
• Vānara

FAQs

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

It highlights dūta-dharma: a messenger must deliver the message faithfully, even when it provokes anger, without deviating from truth.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanumān completes the formal delivery of the Vānara-king’s message; Rāvaṇa reacts with rage.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hanumān’s composure and adherence to duty under threat.