Shloka 5.58.163

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

Devanagari script

पुनर्दृष्ट्वा च वैदेहीं विसृष्टश्च तया पुनः।ततः पर्वतमासाद्य तत्रारिष्टमहं पुनः।।5.58.163।।प्रतिप्लवनमारेभे युष्मद्धर्शनकांक्षया।

Transliteration

punar dṛṣṭvā ca vaidehīṃ visṛṣṭaś ca tayā punaḥ |

tataḥ parvatam āsādya tatrāriṣṭam ahaṃ punaḥ ||

pratiplavanam ārebhe yuṣmad-darśana-kāṅkṣayā |

Translation

After seeing Vaidehī once more, and again being dismissed by her, I reached Mount Ariṣṭa; and longing to behold you all, I began my return leap.

Characters & Entities

• Vaidehī (Sītā)
• Ariṣṭa mountain
• Hanumān

FAQs

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

Dharma appears as disciplined service: after confirming Sītā’s state, Hanumān promptly returns to report—duty is not complete until truth is communicated to rightful leaders.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanumān takes leave of Sītā, reaches Ariṣṭa mountain, and begins the leap back to the vānara camp to deliver his report.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Accountability and loyalty—Hanumān’s eagerness to see the team reflects commitment to collective mission and truthful reporting.