Shloka 6.128.42

अयोध्याप्रत्यागमन-सन्देशः (Hanuman Sent Ahead to Ayodhya)

Devanagari script

अशोकजैःप्रीतिमयैःकपिमालिङ्ग्यसम्भ्रमात् ।।।।सिषेचभरतःश्रीमान्विपुलैरश्रुबिन्धुभिः ।

Transliteration

aśokajaiḥ prītimayaiḥ kapim āliṅgya sambhramāt |

siṣeca bharataḥ śrīmān vipulair aśrubindubhiḥ ||

Translation

Glorious Bharata, overwhelmed with emotion, embraced the monkey with joy-born affection and bathed him in copious tears.

Context

Glorious Bharata was overwhelmed with joy and embraced Hanuman and copious tears of joy born of joy.

Characters & Entities

• Bharata
• Hanumān

FAQs

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

Kṛtajñatā (gratitude): honoring the bearer of truthful, auspicious news with sincere affection.

What is the narrative situation?

Bharata physically expresses relief and gratitude by embracing Hanumān and weeping tears of joy.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Bharata’s humility and thankfulness—he venerates service to dharma regardless of the messenger’s form.