Shloka 5.58.144

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

Devanagari script

तेन वध्योऽहमाज्ञप्तो रक्षसा रौद्रकर्मणा।मत्प्रभावमविज्ञाय रावणेन दुरात्मना।।।।

Transliteration

tena vadhyo 'ham ājñapto rakṣasā raudrakarmaṇā | matprabhāvam avijñāya rāvaṇena durātmanā ||

Translation

Then that wicked Rāvaṇa, a rākṣasa of cruel deeds, ordered that I be slain, not understanding my true power.

Context

"The evil-minded demon, Ravana, who perpetrates dreadful acts ordered my slaughter, not knowing my power.

Characters & Entities

• Rāvaṇa
• Hanumān
• Rākṣasa

FAQs

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

It contrasts adharma with dharma: acting from cruelty and ignorance leads to unjust decisions, especially against protected persons like emissaries.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanumān recounts that Rāvaṇa, enraged, commanded his death in Laṅkā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hanumān’s steadfastness—his confidence in righteousness and capability despite threats.