Shloka 6.1.5

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

Devanagari script

को विशेत्सुदुराधर्षां राक्षसैश्च सुरक्षिताम् ।यो वीर्यबलसम्पन्नो न समस्याद्धनूमतः ।।।।

Transliteration

ko viśet sudurādharṣāṃ rākṣasaiś ca surakṣitām | yo vīryabalasampanno na samasyād hanūmataḥ ||

Translation

Who could enter that utterly inaccessible Laṅkā, guarded by rākṣasas—except one endowed with such valor and strength as Hanumān?

Context

"Except for Hanuman, who is abounding in valour and strength, it is not possible for others to enter the inaccessible Lanka highly protected by rakshasas."

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Laṅkā
• rākṣasas

FAQs

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

Dharma includes honoring excellence appropriately: acknowledging the rare fitness of a devotee-warrior for a perilous duty.

What is the narrative situation?

The success of the Laṅkā-entry mission is being framed as possible only due to Hanumān’s unique capacities.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Unmatched vīrya and bala (valor and strength) placed in the service of dharma.