Shloka 5.58.26

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

Devanagari script

कर्तुमर्हसि रामस्य साहाय्यं विषये सती।अथवा मैथिलीं दृष्ट्वा रामं चाक्लिष्टकारिणम्।।।।आगमिष्यामि ते वक्त्रं सत्यं प्रतिशृणोमि ते।

Transliteration

kartum arhasi rāmasya sāhāyyaṃ viṣaye satī | athavā maithilīṃ dṛṣṭvā rāmaṃ cākliṣṭakāriṇam || āgamiṣyāmi te vaktraṃ satyaṃ pratiśṛṇomi te |

Translation

“Since you dwell within Rāma’s domain, it is fitting that you aid Rāma’s cause. Otherwise, after I have seen Maithilī and reported to Rāma—who acts without faltering—I shall return and enter your mouth; I promise you this as truth.”

Context

"I told her that it is proper for her (living in the domain of Rama) to help his queen and wife. Or else, I promised after I disclose to Rama, Sita's whereabouts, I will come and enter her mouth.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Surasā
• Rāma
• Sītā (Maithilī)

FAQs

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

Satya and dharma of keeping one’s word: Hanumān negotiates without deceit and binds himself by a truthful promise while safeguarding the higher duty of the mission.

What is the narrative situation?

Confronted by Surasā’s demand, Hanumān requests passage to complete his task, promising to return afterward if required.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Truthful diplomacy—Hanumān combines respect, strategic speech, and firm commitment to his vow.