Shloka 6.83.5

त्र्यशीतितमः सर्गः (Sarga 83) — Hanumān Reports Sītā’s ‘Slaying’; Rāma Collapses; Lakṣmaṇa’s Counter-Discourse on Dharma and Artha

Devanagari script

अथायान्तंहनूमन्तंददर्शर्क्षपतिपथि ।वानरैःकृतसङ्ग्रामैश्श्वसद्भिरभिसम्वृतम् ।।6.83.5।।

Transliteration

athāyāntaṁ hanūmantaṁ dadarśa ṛkṣapatiḥ pathi | vānaraiḥ kṛtasaṅgrāmaiḥ śvasadbhiḥ abhisamvṛtam ||6.83.5||

Translation

Then, on the road, the lord of the bears saw Hanūmān approaching, surrounded by vānaras who had fought in battle and were breathing hard.

Context

Then the Lord of Bears saw Hanuman accompanied by Vanaras who fought in war coming sighing.

Characters & Entities

• Hanūmān
• Jāmbavān
• Vānaras

FAQs

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

Collective duty and perseverance: allies continue their service even when exhausted, sustaining the righteous cause.

What is the narrative situation?

Jāmbavān notices Hanūmān returning with battle-worn vānaras, indicating an urgent development after fighting.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Endurance and disciplined service in support of dharma.