Shloka 5.58.61

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

Devanagari script

तां दृष्ट्वा तादृशीं नारीं रामपत्नीं यशस्विनीम्।तत्रैव शिंशुपावृक्षे पश्यन्नहमवस्थितः।।।।

Transliteration

tāṃ dṛṣṭvā tādṛśīṃ nārīṃ rāmapatnīṃ yaśasvinīm |

tatraiva śiṃśupāvṛkṣe paśyann aham avasthitaḥ ||

Translation

Having seen that renowned woman—Rāma’s wife—in such a state, I stayed right there, watching from the śiṃśupā tree.

Context

"I remained there looking on that renowned wife of Rama from the Simsupa tree.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Sītā
• Rāma
• śiṃśupā (Simsupa tree)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes prudent action aligned with truth: Hanumān restrains impulse, observes carefully, and preserves the mission’s purpose rather than acting rashly.

What is the narrative situation?

After locating Sītā, Hanumān remains concealed on the tree to watch for the right moment to approach and to assess dangers.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hanumān’s self-control and strategic patience—virtues that support righteous ends without unnecessary risk.