Shloka 5.58.36

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

Devanagari script

ततो मे बुद्धिरुत्पन्ना किन्नाम गगने मम।ईदृशो विघ्न उत्पन्नो रूपं यत्र न दृश्यते।।5.58.36।।

Transliteration

tato me buddhir utpannā kiṃnāma gagane mama |

īdṛśo vighna utpanno rūpaṃ yatra na dṛśyate ||

Translation

Then a thought arose in me: “What kind of obstacle has arisen for me in the sky—one whose form cannot be seen?”

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Unseen obstacle (Siṃhikā implied)

FAQs

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

Dharma is guided by buddhi (clear judgment): when truth is not immediately visible, one must reason carefully to respond rightly.

What is the narrative situation?

After his movement is mysteriously restrained, Hanumān reflects on the nature of an unseen hindrance in midair.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Intellectual clarity—using discernment before action.