Shloka 5.58.50

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

Devanagari script

अहं लङ्कापुरी वीर निर्जिता विक्रमेण ते।यस्मात्तस्माद्विजेतासि सर्वरक्षांस्यशेषतः।।।।

Transliteration

ahaṃ laṅkāpurī vīra nirjitā vikrameṇa te |

yasmāt tasmād vijetāsi sarva-rakṣāṃsy aśeṣataḥ ||

Translation

“Hero, I am the presiding guardian power of Laṅkā, subdued by your valour. Therefore you will conquer all the rākṣasas, without remainder.”

Context

'O hero! I am the presiding deity of Lanka whom you have won by your valour. Therefore you will win many demons she foretold.

Characters & Entities

• Laṅkā
• Hanumān (implicit addressee)
• rākṣasāḥ (rākṣasas/demons)

FAQs

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

Dharma is supported by auspicious confirmation: rightful effort aligned with a just cause receives strengthening signs, encouraging perseverance without arrogance.

What is the narrative situation?

After being subdued, Laṅkā’s presiding goddess addresses Hanumān and foretells his success against the rākṣasas.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Vikrama (heroic valour) validated by restraint—victory is portrayed as serving a righteous mission, not domination for its own sake.