Shloka 5.64.37

अङ्गद-प्रत्यागमनम् — Angada’s Return and the Confirmation of Sītā’s Discovery

Devanagari script

हनुमांश्च महाबाहुः प्रणम्य शिरसा ततः।।।।नियतामक्षतां देवीं राघवाय न्यवेदयत्।

Transliteration

hanumāṃś ca mahā-bāhuḥ praṇamya śirasā tataḥ |

niyatām akṣatāṃ devīṃ rāghavāya nyavedayat ||

Translation

Then mighty-armed Hanumān bowed his head in reverence and reported to Rāghava: “The divine Lady, steadfast in her fidelity, is unharmed.”

Context

Then the strong-armed Hanuman with his head bowed down offered salutations and reported, 'Divine lady Sita with her constant devotion to Sri Rama is sound in body'.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Rāma (Rāghava)
• Sītā (Devī)

FAQs

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

Satya and duty of a messenger: Hanumān delivers truthful, essential news with humility, honoring both the receiver (Rāma) and the subject (Sītā).

What is the narrative situation?

Hanumān formally reports the successful sighting of Sītā and confirms her safety.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Humility joined with responsibility—Hanumān bows first, then speaks truthfully and succinctly.