Shloka 6.82.2

इन्द्रजित्-हनूमद्-युद्धं तथा निकुम्भिलायां होमः (Indrajit vs Hanuman; Indrajit’s Nikumbhila rite)

Devanagari script

तानुवाचततःसर्वान्हनुमान् मारुतात्मजः ।विषण्णवदनान्दीनांस्त्रस्तान्विद्रवतःपृथक् ।।।।

Transliteration

tān uvāca tataḥ sarvān hanumān mārutātmajaḥ | viṣaṇṇavadanān dīnān trastān vidravataḥ pṛthak ||

Translation

Then Hanumān, son of the Wind-god, addressed them all—downcast of face, wretched and afraid, scattering as they fled in different directions.

Context

Thereafter, Maruti's son, Hanuman said to all Vanaras who were looking sad, piteous, feeling singly out of fear, and running away.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Māruta (Wind-god)
• Vānaras

FAQs

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

Leaders must steady the fearful and restore resolve; dharma includes protecting morale and preventing panic in a righteous endeavor.

What is the narrative situation?

Some Vānaras are demoralized and begin to flee; Hanumān prepares to address and rally them.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Compassionate leadership—Hanumān responds to fear with guidance rather than contempt.