Shloka 6.1.11

प्रथमः सर्गः — Rama Praises Hanuman; Anxiety over Crossing the Ocean

Devanagari script

अहं च रघुवंशश्च लक्ष्मणश्च महाबलः ।वैदेह्या दर्शनेनाद्य धर्मतः परिरक्षिताः ।।।।

Transliteration

kṛtaṃ hanumatā kāryaṃ sumahad bhuvi durlabham |

manasāpi yad anyena na śakyaṃ dharaṇītale ||

Translation

Rāma said: “Hanumān, you have accomplished a truly great task, rare in this world—one that no other being on this earth could achieve, even in thought.”

Context

"On Hanuman finding Vaidehi, I and, mighty Lakshmana and the whole of Raghu dynasty are now rightfully protected."

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Hanumān

FAQs

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

The verse highlights kṛtajñatā—righteous gratitude. Dharma includes recognizing and honoring selfless service; Rāma openly acknowledges Hanumān’s extraordinary duty fulfilled for a just cause.

What is the narrative situation?

After Hanumān returns from Laṅkā with news of Sītā, Rāma responds by praising the near-impossible mission Hanumān has completed.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hanumān’s vīrya (heroic capability) joined with sevā-bhāva (devoted service)—his power is directed toward righteous purpose rather than self-display.