Shloka 6.1.15

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

Devanagari script

ध्यात्वा पुनरुवाचेदं वचनं रघुनन्दनः ।हरीणामीश्वरस्यापि सुग्रीवस्योपशृण्वतः ।।।।

Transliteration

ity uktvā prītihṛṣṭāṅgo rāmas taṃ pariṣasvaje |

hanūmantaṃ kṛtātmānaṃ kṛtakāryam upāgatam ||

Translation

Having spoken thus, Rāma—his whole body thrilled with affectionate joy—embraced Hanumān, the self-possessed hero who had returned after completing his mission.

Context

Rama, the delight of Raghu dynasty thought over and said while Sugriva, the lord of monkeys was still listening.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Hanumān

FAQs

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

Righteous leadership rewards virtue. Dharma is not cold legality; it includes affectionate acknowledgment of those who uphold truth and duty.

What is the narrative situation?

The narration describes Rāma physically embracing Hanumān immediately after praising his success.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hanumān’s kṛtātmatā (self-mastery) and reliability—he completes the duty and returns, steady and successful.