Shloka 6.128.18

अयोध्याप्रत्यागमन-सन्देशः (Hanuman Sent Ahead to Ayodhya)

Devanagari script

तस्यबुद्धिं च विज्ञायव्यवसायं च वानर ।यावन्नदूरंयाताःस्मक्षिप्रमागन्तुमर्हसि ।।।।

Transliteration

tasya buddhiṃ ca vijñāya vyavasāyaṃ ca vānara | yāvan na dūraṃ yātā sma kṣipram āgantum arhasi ||

Translation

O Vānara, having ascertained his mind and resolve, you must return swiftly, before we have gone too far.

Context

"Hanuman, making an effort to know his mind you ought to come quickly before we go too far a distance."

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Hanumān
• Bharata

FAQs

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

Responsible action based on verified truth: dharma in governance demands timely decisions grounded in accurate knowledge of intentions.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma sets a clear mission for Hanumān: assess Bharata’s disposition and return swiftly with the report before the entourage proceeds.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hanumān’s reliability and speed in service—swift execution aligned with truthful assessment.