Shloka 5.58.98

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

Devanagari script

तदिच्छामि त्वयाऽऽज्ञप्तं देवि किं करवाण्यहम्।रामलक्ष्मणयोः पार्श्वं नयामि त्वां किमुत्तरम्।।।।

Transliteration

tad icchāmi tvayājñaptaṃ devi kiṃ karavāṇy aham | rāmalakṣmaṇayoḥ pārśvaṃ nayāmi tvāṃ kim uttaram ||

Translation

“O Devi, I seek your command—what shall I do? Shall I take you to the side of Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa? What is your decision?”

Context

'O venerable lady! I seek your order. What should I do? Should I take you to Rama and Lakshmana? What do you say?

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Sītā
• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa

FAQs

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

Respect for agency and rightful conduct: even with power to act, dharma requires seeking the consent and instruction of the person most concerned.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanumān offers immediate rescue by carrying Sītā to Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa, but waits for her decision.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hanumān’s restraint and propriety: he subordinates his strength to ethical procedure and Sītā’s will.