Shloka 5.67.35

अभिज्ञानवृत्तान्त-प्रत्यायनम् (Token of Recognition and the Crow–Brahmāstra Episode)

Devanagari script

यथा च स महाबाहुर्मां तारयति राघवः।अस्माद्धुःखाम्बुसंरोधात्त्वं समाधातुमर्हसि।।।।

Transliteration

yathā ca sa mahābāhur māṃ tārayati rāghavaḥ |

asmād duḥkhāmbu-saṃrodhāt tvaṃ samādhātum arhasi ||

Translation

And you should also help bring about the means by which that strong-armed Rāghava may deliver me from this damming flood of sorrow.

Context

'You may go and tell mighty Rama to make arrangements to relieve me from thisocean of sorrow.

Characters & Entities

• Sītā
• Hanumān
• Rāma (Rāghava)

FAQs

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

Dharma as active compassion: one who can help must help—Hanumān is urged not only to report but to facilitate righteous rescue.

What is the narrative situation?

Sītā entrusts Hanumān with the responsibility of enabling Rāma’s timely action to bring her out of captivity and grief.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hanumān’s initiative and competence in service; Sītā’s unwavering trust in Rāma’s power and duty.