Shloka 6.1.6

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

Devanagari script

भृत्यकार्यं हनुमता सुग्रीवस्य कृतंमहत् ।स्वयं विधाय स्वबलं सदृशं विक्रमस्य च ।।।।

Transliteration

bhṛtyakāryaṃ hanumatā sugrīvasya kṛtaṃ mahat | svayaṃ vidhāya svabalaṃ sadṛśaṃ vikramasya ca ||

Translation

Hanumān has fulfilled for Sugrīva the great duty of a servant—of his own accord, he brought forth strength befitting his valor.

Context

"Hanuman, with his mighty form and valour not only carried out a great task assigned by Sugriva but also what had to be done as duty."

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Sugrīva

FAQs

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

Bhṛtya-dharma (the dharma of service): a true servant not only obeys but also understands the goal and acts responsibly to fulfill it.

What is the narrative situation?

The narrative evaluates Hanumān’s mission as exemplary service rendered on behalf of Sugrīva’s alliance with Rāma.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Initiative joined with loyalty—acting decisively without needing constant direction.