Shloka 52
अशोकवनिकाविचारः
Survey of the Aśoka Grove and its Enchanted Landscape
एवं तु मत्वा हनुमान्महात्मा प्रतीक्षमाणो मनुजेन्द्रपत्नीम्।अवेक्षमाणश्च ददर्श सर्वं सुपुष्पिते पर्णघने निलीनः।।।।
evaṃ tu matvā hanumān mahātmā pratīkṣamāṇo manujendra-patnīm | avekṣamāṇaś ca dadarśa sarvaṃ supuṣpite parṇaghane nilīnaḥ ||
Pensando así, el magnánimo Hanumān, aguardando a la esposa del señor de los hombres, se ocultó en un árbol de denso follaje y abundantes flores, y observó todo con atención.
Pondering thus, the high-souled Hanuman remained concealed on the tree loaded with flowers and leaves and waited, looking eagerly for the wife of the lord of the people.ityārṣē śrīmadrāmāyaṇē vālmīkīya ādikāvyē sundarakāṇḍē caturdaśassargaḥ.Thus ends the fourteenth sarga of Sundarakanda of the holy Ramayana, the first epic composed by sage Valmiki.
FAQs
Dharma is shown as disciplined conduct in a righteous mission: Hanumān uses restraint, secrecy, and careful observation to protect Sītā and ensure truthful, effective service to Rāma.
Hanumān conceals himself in a flowering, leafy tree within the grove, keeping watch as he waits for Sītā to appear.
Prudence and self-control: Hanumān’s patience and tactical restraint serve the higher moral goal of rescue without causing harm.