Shloka 5.58.16

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

Devanagari script

रामस्य च मया साह्ये वर्तितव्यमरिन्दम।।।।रामो धर्मभृतां श्रेष्ठो महेन्द्रसमविक्रमः।

Transliteration

rāmasya ca mayā sāhye vartitavyam arindama |

rāmo dharma-bhṛtāṃ śreṣṭho mahendra-sama-vikramaḥ ||

Translation

O subduer of enemies, I must exert myself in Rāma’s service and support; for Rāma is foremost among the upholders of dharma, and his valor is equal to Mahendra’s.

Context

'O subduer of enemies!I must make efforts to help Rama the foremost among the righteous, for I have received help (from your father) who is equal to Indra in valour'.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Mahendra (Indra)
• Hanuman

FAQs

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

Dharma is expressed as sevā (righteous service): recognizing Rama as the foremost upholder of dharma, Hanuman treats assisting him as a binding moral obligation.

What is the narrative situation?

Following the crisis and its resolution, Hanuman re-centers himself on the duty of aiding Rama’s mission, affirming Rama’s righteous stature and strength.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Bhakti and kartavya-niṣṭhā (devotion and duty-commitment): Hanuman’s identity is anchored in purposeful assistance to dharma.