Shloka 6.74.21

औषधिपर्वताहरणम् / The Retrieval of the Herb-Bearing Mountain

Devanagari script

विभीषणवचश्श्रुत्वाजाम्बवान्वाक्यमब्रवीत् ।शृणुनैरृतशार्दूलयस्मात् पृच्छामिमारुतिम् ।।6.74.21।।

Transliteration

vibhīṣaṇavacaḥ śrutvā jāmbavān vākyam abravīt |

śṛṇu nairṛtaśārdūla yasmāt pṛcchāmi mārutim ||6.74.21||

Translation

Hearing Vibhīṣaṇa’s words, Jāmbavān replied: “Listen, tiger among rākṣasas—this is why I ask about Māruti (Hanumān).”

Context

On hearing Vibheeshana, the tiger among Rakshasas, Jambavan replied, "Listen why I enquired about Maruthi."

Characters & Entities

• Jāmbavān
• Vibhīṣaṇa
• Hanumān (Māruti)

FAQs

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

Dharma values accountable speech—when questioned, one should explain one’s motives openly and truthfully (satya) to prevent misunderstanding.

What is the narrative situation?

Jāmbavān prepares to justify his special inquiry about Hanumān to Vibhīṣaṇa.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Respect and transparency—Jāmbavān answers without resentment, addressing Vibhīṣaṇa honorifically while offering reasons.