Shloka 6.1.19
प्रथमः सर्गः — Rama Praises Hanuman; Anxiety over Crossing the Ocean
इत्युक्तवा शोकसम्भ्रान्तो राम श्शत्रुनिबर्हणः ।हनूमन्तं महाबाहुस्ततो ध्यानमुपागमत् ।।।।
yady apy eṣa tu vṛttānto vaidehyā gadito mama |
samudrapāragamane harīṇāṃ kim ihottaram ||
Though Vaidehī has told me this whole account, one question still remains: what answer is there for the vānaras’ crossing of the ocean?
Agitated with sorrow, mighty armed Rama, the destroyer of enemies approached Hanuman and reflected (about the crossing of the ocean).ityārṣē śrīmadrāmāyaṇē vālmīkīyē ādikāvyē yuddhakāṇḍē prathamassargaḥThis is the end of the first Sarga of Yuddha Kanda of the first epic the holy Ramayana composed by sage Valmiki.
Dharma is sustained by clear judgment: even with truthful information (Sītā’s account), action requires a responsible plan that does not endanger allies without purpose.
Rāma acknowledges the news received via Hanumān/Sītā’s message, but focuses on the unresolved logistical challenge of crossing the sea.
Rāma’s leadership accountability: he prioritizes finding a solution for the community (the vānaras), not merely personal urgency.