Shloka 5.59.7

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

Devanagari script

अहमेकोऽपि पर्याप्तस्सराक्षसगणां पुरीम्।तां लङ्कां तरसा हन्तुं रावणं च महाबलम्।।5.59.7।।

Transliteration

aham eko 'pi paryāptaḥ sa-rākṣasa-gaṇāṃ purīm |

tāṃ laṅkāṃ tarasā hantuṃ rāvaṇaṃ ca mahābalam ||5.59.7||

Translation

Even alone, I am sufficient to swiftly destroy that city of Laṅkā along with its hosts of rākṣasas—and to slay the mighty Rāvaṇa as well.

Characters & Entities

• Laṅkā
• Rāvaṇa
• rākṣasas

FAQs

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

The verse highlights capability (śakti) but implicitly invites the dharmic question: power must be governed by rightful purpose and proper authority. In the Ramayana’s ethical frame, strength is praiseworthy only when exercised in alignment with duty and the larger righteous plan.

What is the narrative situation?

In the deliberation on what to do after finding Sītā, the speaker asserts that he has the personal strength to destroy Laṅkā and kill Rāvaṇa even without assistance.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Extraordinary valor and self-reliance (vīrya, parākrama), tempered in the broader episode by the need for disciplined, dharmic decision-making.