Shloka 6.34.22

सरमायाḥ सीतासान्त्वनम् तथा रावणनिश्चयश्रवणम् (Saarana Consoles Sita and Reports Ravana’s Resolve)

Devanagari script

लङ्घनंचसमुद्रस्यदर्शनंचहनूमतः ।वधंचरक्षसांयुद्धेकःकुर्यान्मानुषोभुवि ।।।।

Transliteration

laṅghanaṃ ca samudrasya darśanaṃ ca hanūmataḥ | vadhaṃ ca rakṣasāṃ yuddhe kaḥ kuryān mānuṣo bhuvi ||

Translation

Who among humans on earth could accomplish this: the crossing of the ocean by Hanūmān, the sighting of Sītā, and the slaying of Rākṣasas in battle?

Context

"Crossing the ocean, reaching Lanka, seeing Sita and killing Rakshasas in comb at was done by Hanuman. Which man can do this on earth?"

Characters & Entities

• Hanūmān
• Sītā
• Ocean (Samudra)
• Rākṣasas
• Laṅkā (implied by context of crossing and meeting)

FAQs

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

Recognizing true strength aligned with dharma: extraordinary capability supports the righteous cause, warning against arrogance and injustice.

What is the narrative situation?

The counsel underscores Hanūmān’s incredible feats as evidence of the opposing side’s power and the peril of persisting in adharma.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hanūmān’s valor and devotion—courage disciplined by purpose (service to Rāma and protection of Sītā).