Shloka 6.128.8

अयोध्याप्रत्यागमन-सन्देशः (Hanuman Sent Ahead to Ayodhya)

Devanagari script

हरणंचापिवैदेह्यारावणेनबलीयसा ।सुग्रीवेण च सम्वादंवालिनश्चवधंरणे ।।।।

Transliteration

maithily-anveṣaṇaṃ caiva yathā cādhigatā tvayā |

laṅghayitvā mahātoyam āpagāpatim avyayam ||

Translation

Tell him too of the search for Maithilī, and how you found her after leaping across the vast, unfailing ocean—the lord of waters.

Context

"O powerful Hanuman! you may tell him of the abduction of Vaidehi by Ravana, my friendship with Sugriva and killing of Vali in combat."

Characters & Entities

• Sītā (Maithilī)
• Hanumān
• Ocean (āpagāpati)

FAQs

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

Dharma is dedicated service (sevā) aligned with truth: Hanumān’s mission succeeds through steadfast effort for a righteous cause, and it is to be reported accurately.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma instructs that Bharata be told about Hanumān’s pivotal feat—crossing the ocean and locating Sītā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hanumān’s courage and devotion—heroic effort undertaken in loyal service to dharma.