Shloka 5.68.18

सीताया यशोधर्मविचारः — Sita’s Counsel on Honor, Rescue-Strategy, and Hanuman’s Reassurance

Devanagari script

तस्य विक्रमसम्पन्नास्सत्त्ववन्तो महाबलाः।मन स्सङ्कल्पसम्पाता निदेशे हरयः स्थिताः।।।।

Transliteration

tasya vikramasampannāḥ sattvavanto mahābalāḥ | manaḥsaṅkalpasampātā nideśe harayaḥ sthitāḥ ||

Translation

Under his command stand monkeys endowed with prowess and great strength—swift in movement like the very speed of thought and intention.

Context

'Mighty, powerful and tough monkeys who have the speed of thought are under the command of Sugriva.

Characters & Entities

• Sugrīva
• Vānara-s (monkey hosts)
• Sītā

FAQs

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

Dharma is disciplined service under rightful leadership: the vānara forces stand ready to act for a just mission, showing coordinated duty rather than selfish impulse.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanumān describes the readiness and extraordinary capability of Sugrīva’s forces to reassure Sītā of imminent help.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Śaurya and niyama (valor and disciplined obedience): strength is coupled with readiness to follow command for a righteous goal.