Ramayana — Sundara Kanda, Sarga 30, Shloka 5
हनुमता सीतासंवादोपायचिन्ता
Hanuman’s Deliberation on How to Address Sita
राक्षसानां विशेषश्च पुरी चेयमवेक्षिता।राक्षसाधिपतेरस्य प्रभावो रावणस्य च।।।।
rākṣasānāṃ viśeṣaś ca purī ceyam avekṣitā |
rākṣasādhipater asya prabhāvo rāvaṇasya ca ||
私は羅刹たちの特異な力を見定め、この都も見渡した。さらに羅刹の王ラーヴァナの威勢も目の当たりにした。
"I shall present in auspicious words the esteemed Rama of Ikshvaku family who is a knower of self and make her listen to everything in such a sweet manner that she will trust me.
FAQs
Dharma here supports prudent action grounded in truthful assessment: before acting, Hanumān carefully observes realities (enemy strength and terrain) rather than relying on impulse.
After entering Laṅkā and locating Sītā, Hanumān reflects on what he has seen—Laṅkā’s defenses and Rāvaṇa’s power—before deciding his next step.
Viveka (discernment) and satya-based clarity—Hanumān’s capacity to evaluate facts accurately in service of Rāma’s mission.