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 ||
രാക്ഷസന്മാരുടെ പ്രത്യേക ശക്തിയും ഈ നഗരവും ഞാൻ നിരീക്ഷിച്ചു; അതുപോലെ രാക്ഷസാധിപനായ രാവണന്റെ പ്രഭാവവും ഞാൻ കണ്ടിരിക്കുന്നു.
"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.