Shloka 5.59.32

हनूमद्वृत्तान्तः—वानरबलप्रशंसा च (Hanuman’s Report and Praise of the Vanara Host)

Devanagari script

कथञ्चिन्मृगशाबाक्षी विश्वासमुपपादिता।।।।ततः संभाषिता चैव सर्वमर्थं च दर्शिता।रामसुग्रीवसख्यं च श्रुत्वा प्रीतिमुपागता।।।।

Transliteration

kathañcin mṛgaśābākṣī viśvāsam upapāditā | tataḥ saṃbhāṣitā caiva sarvam arthaṃ ca darśitā | rāmasugrīvasakhyaṃ ca śrutvā prītim upāgatā ||

Translation

With great difficulty I won the trust of the fawn-eyed lady. Then I spoke with her and set forth the whole matter; and when she heard of Rama’s friendship and alliance with Sugriva, she was filled with joy.

Context

"I created a little confidence in the fawn-eyed lady by pacifying her and explaining her with great difficulty the alliance of Rama and Sugriva on hearing which she became happy.

Characters & Entities

• Sita
• Rama
• Sugriva

FAQs

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

Truth must be communicated skillfully and responsibly: Hanuman establishes trust before delivering life-giving truthful news, showing dharmic speech (satya with hita—truth that benefits).

What is the narrative situation?

After approaching Sita in Lanka, Hanuman gradually reassures her, then informs her of Rama’s efforts and his alliance with Sugriva.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hanuman’s prudence and compassion—he pairs truth with tact to restore hope.