Shloka 4
सुन्दरकाण्डे अष्टपञ्चाशः सर्गः
हनुमद्वृत्तान्तकथनम्, सीताभिज्ञान-प्रदानम्, लङ्कादाह-वर्णनम्
तत्त्वतस्सर्वमेतन्नः प्रब्रूहि त्वं महाकपे।श्रुतार्थाश्चिन्तयिष्यामो भूयः कार्यविनिश्चयम्।।।।
tattvataḥ sarvam etan naḥ prabrūhi tvaṃ mahākape | śrutārthāś cintayiṣyāmo bhūyaḥ kāryaviniścayam ||
「大いなる猿よ、起こったことをすべて、真実のまま余すところなく我らに語れ。事の次第を聞いたのち、我らは改めて熟慮し、なすべき道を決する。」
"O Hanuman, tell us in detail the entire thing. On hearing it, we will think about the next course of action.
FAQs
Dharma is grounded in satya (truthful reporting) and wise deliberation. Right action is not impulsive; it follows accurate testimony and thoughtful decision-making.
After Hanuman’s return/communication (or during his report), the vanara leadership asks him to narrate the facts fully so they can decide the next steps.
Collective prudence and accountability: leaders seek truth and deliberate before acting, reflecting responsible governance and strategic dharma.