Shloka 6.83.6

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

Devanagari script

दृष्टापथिहनूमांश्चतदृक्षबलमुद्यतम् ।नीलमेघनिभंभीमंसन्निवार्यन्यवर्तत ।।6.83.6।।

Transliteration

dṛṣṭā pathi hanūmāṁś ca tad-ṛkṣabalam udyatam | nīlamegha-nibhaṁ bhīmaṁ sannivārya nyavartata ||6.83.6||

Translation

Seeing on the road that fearsome bear-force, poised to fight and dark as a blue cloud, Hanūmān restrained them and turned them back.

Context

Hanuman seeing the terrific army of Bears marching like a dark cloud asked them to return and he also returned with them.

Characters & Entities

• Hanūmān
• Bear army (Ṛkṣa-bala)

FAQs

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

Restraint and disciplined command: even in war, forces must be directed wisely, avoiding rash escalation.

What is the narrative situation?

A bear contingent is moving to engage; Hanūmān halts and redirects them, likely to report urgent news first.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Prudence and leadership—controlling allies for a higher strategic and moral purpose.