Shloka 65
युद्धकाण्डे एकोनषष्टितमः सर्गः
Rāvaṇa’s Assault on Nīla and Lakṣmaṇa; Hanumān Bears Rāma
रावणेनैवमुक्तस्तुमारुतिर्वाक्यमब्रवीत् ।।6.59.65।।धिगस्तुममवीर्येणयस्त्वंजीवसिरावण ।
rāvaṇenैvam uktaḥ tu mārutir vākyam abravīt | dhig astu mama vīryeṇa yas tvaṃ jīvasi rāvaṇa ||6.59.65||
ഇങ്ങനെ രാവണൻ പറഞ്ഞപ്പോൾ മാരുതി മറുപടി പറഞ്ഞു: “എന്റെ വീര്യത്തിന് ധിക്—നീ, രാവണാ, ഇനിയും ജീവിച്ചിരിക്കുകയാണെങ്കിൽ!”
Ravana having spoken in that way, Maruti said "Oh Ravana! What a shame on my valour, you survived."
FAQs
The verse reflects the dharmic urgency to end oppression: Hanumān measures his action by its effectiveness against adharma, holding himself accountable rather than indulging in complacency.
After Rāvaṇa praises him, Hanumān retorts sharply, expressing dissatisfaction that Rāvaṇa remains alive.
Accountability and fierce commitment to the mission—Hanumān’s refusal to be softened by praise.