Shloka 6.128.2

अयोध्याप्रत्यागमन-सन्देशः (Hanuman Sent Ahead to Ayodhya)

Devanagari script

चिन्तयित्वाततोदृष्टिंवानरेषुन्यपातयत् ।उवाचधीमांस्तेजस्वीहनूमन्तंप्लवङ्गमम् ।।।।

Transliteration

iti pratisamādiṣṭo hanūmān mārutātmajaḥ | mānuṣaṃ dhārayan rūpam ayodhyāṃ tvarito yayau ||

Translation

Thus commanded, Hanumān—the son of Māruta—assumed a human form and swiftly set out for Ayodhyā.

Context

Then wise and energetic Rama, thinking, casting his attention on the Vanaras, spoke to Hanuman.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Māruta (Vāyu)
• Ayodhyā

FAQs

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

Faithful execution of entrusted duty: Hanumān responds to command without delay, placing the mission above personal comfort.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanumān is dispatched ahead toward Ayodhyā to convey news and prepare the way for Rāma’s return.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hanumān’s disciplined service (sevā) and readiness—he adapts form and speed to fulfill the task.