Shloka 6.116.1

सीतासान्त्वनम् / Hanuman Consoles Sita with the News of Victory

Devanagari script

इतिप्रतिसमादिष्टोहनूमान्मारुतात्मजः ।प्रविवेशपुरींलङ्कांपूज्यमानोनिशाचरैः ।।6.116.1।।

Transliteration

iti pratisamādiṣṭo hanūmān mārutātmajaḥ | praviveśa purīṁ laṅkāṁ pūjyamāno niśācaraiḥ || 6.116.1 ||

Translation

Thus commissioned, Hanumān—the son of the Wind—entered the city of Laṅkā, being honored by the rākṣasas.

Context

Having been commanded, Hanuman offered prayers to Vibheeshana and entered Lanka.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Māruta (Vāyu)
• Laṅkā
• Niśācara (Rākṣasas)

FAQs

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

Dharma of dutiful service: Hanumān acts as an obedient envoy, carrying out a righteous command without delay.

What is the narrative situation?

After receiving instructions (to convey news and facilitate the transition in Laṅkā), Hanumān enters the city and is respectfully received.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hanumān’s unwavering obedience and efficiency as a messenger devoted to Rama’s cause.