Shloka 5.58.25

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

Devanagari script

तस्य सीता हृता भार्या रावणेन दुरात्मना।तस्या स्सङ्काशं दूतोऽहं गमिष्ये रामशासनात्।।।।

Transliteration

tasya sītā hṛtā bhāryā rāvaṇena durātmanā | tasyāḥ saṅkāśaṃ dūto 'haṃ gamiṣye rāmaśāsanāt ||

Translation

“His wife Sītā was abducted by the wicked Rāvaṇa. By Rāma’s command, I go as his messenger to meet her.”

Context

'His wife was abducted by the evil-minded Ravana. By Rama's command I am going to meet her as messenger from Rama.'

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Sītā
• Rāvaṇa
• Hanumān

FAQs

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

Dharma as faithful service: a messenger must adhere to the rightful command and pursue the protection and recovery of the innocent.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanumān explains to Surasā that his mission is to reach Sītā, abducted by Rāvaṇa, under Rāma’s orders.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Dūta-dharma (ethics of an envoy): loyalty, clarity of purpose, and unwavering commitment to the entrusted task.