Shloka 5.58.38

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

Devanagari script

प्रहस्य च महानादमुक्तोऽहं भीमया तया।अवस्थितमसम्भ्रान्तमिदं वाक्यमशोभनम्।।।।

Transliteration

prahasya ca mahānādam ukto ’haṃ bhīmayā tayā | avasthitam asambhrāntam idaṃ vākyam aśobhanam ||

Translation

That fearsome one laughed and, in a loud voice, addressed me. Steady and unflinching, she spoke to me these inauspicious words:

Context

"She was frightening and laughed in loud voice without any hesitation. Steadfast she uttered these ominous words to me:

Characters & Entities

• Hanuman
• Siṁhikā (implied as the ‘fearsome one’ speaking next)

FAQs

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

Dharma here is discernment: ominous, harmful speech signals adharma. The verse prepares the listener to judge the coming threat as unrighteous and to see Hanuman’s resistance as duty-bound protection of his mission.

What is the narrative situation?

While crossing the ocean, Hanuman encounters the rākṣasī Siṁhikā, who addresses him with threatening intent; Hanuman recounts her ominous words to his listeners.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hanuman’s steadiness (asambhrānti)—he remains composed and alert even when confronted by frightening, hostile speech.