Shloka 48
सप्तपञ्चाशः सर्गः
Hanumān’s Return, Roar of Success, and the Announcement “Sītā Seen”
श्रोतुकामास्समुद्रस्य लङ्घनं वानरोत्तमाः।।।।दर्शनं चापि लङ्कायास्सीताया रावणस्य च।तस्थुः प्राञ्जलयस्सर्वे हनुमद्वचनोन्मुखाः।।।।
śrotukāmāḥ samudrasya laṅghanaṃ vānarottamāḥ |
darśanaṃ cāpi laṅkāyāḥ sītāyā rāvaṇasya ca |
tasthuḥ prāñjalayaḥ sarve hanumad-vacan-onmukhāḥ ||
海を越えたこと、そしてランカーとシーター、ラーヴァナを見たことを聞きたくて、最上のヴァーナラたちは皆、合掌して立ち、ハヌマーンの言葉に心を向けていた。
All the vanaras longing to listen to Hanuman about his crossing the ocean, seeing Lanka, Sita and Ravana kept looking at the face of Hanuman.
FAQs
Dharma is grounded in satya and responsible communication: the community seeks a truthful, first-hand account before acting, showing reverence for reliable knowledge.
The vānaras prepare to hear Hanumān’s detailed report: how he crossed the ocean and what he witnessed in Laṅkā, including Sītā and Rāvaṇa.
Humility and disciplined attention: they stand with folded hands, honoring the messenger and the truth he brings.