Shloka 6.128.19

अयोध्याप्रत्यागमन-सन्देशः (Hanuman Sent Ahead to Ayodhya)

Devanagari script

इतिप्रतिसमादिष्टोहनूमान्मारुतात्मजः ।मानुषःधारयनृपमयोध्यांत्वरितोययौ ।।।।

Transliteration

cintayitvā tato dṛṣṭiṃ vānareṣu nyapātayat | uvāca dhīmāṃs tejasvī hanūmantaṃ plavaṅgamam ||

Translation

Then Rāma—wise and radiant—reflected for a moment, cast his gaze upon the vānaras, and addressed Hanumān, foremost among the plavangas.

Context

Commanded like that Hanuman went speedily taking human form to Ayodhya.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Hanumān
• Vānara-s (monkey hosts)

FAQs

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

Dharma here appears as responsible leadership: Rāma thinks first, then speaks—showing deliberation before action and care for the community he leads.

What is the narrative situation?

After the war’s resolution, Rāma prepares to send a message ahead; he turns his attention to the vānaras and calls upon Hanumān for a task.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s prudence and composure—he reflects and then gives direction, modeling measured decision-making.