Shloka 6.83.7

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

Devanagari script

स तेनसहसैन्येनसन्निकर्षंमहायशाः ।शीघ्रमागम्यरामायदुःखितोवाक्यमब्रवीत् ।।6.83.7।।

Transliteration

sa tena saha sainyena sannikarṣaṁ mahāyaśāḥ | śīghram āgamya rāmāya duḥkhito vākyam abravīt ||6.83.7||

Translation

Then that illustrious one, accompanied by the troops, came swiftly into Rāma’s presence and, distressed, spoke these words.

Context

Hanuman of great fame accompanied by army quickly came to Rama and submitted as follows.

Characters & Entities

• Hanūmān
• Rāma
• Vānara troops

FAQs

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

Satya in service: promptly conveying grave truth to the rightful leader is a duty, even when painful.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanūmān rushes to Rāma to deliver distressing news from the battlefield.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Responsibility and truthful reporting under pressure.