Shloka 4
हनूमत्संवादः / Hanuman’s Diplomatic Approach to Rama and Lakshmana
सम्पूज्य विधिवद्वीरौ हनुमान्मारुतात्मजः।उवाच कामतो वाक्यं मृदु सत्यपराक्रमौ।।
sampūjya vidhivad vīrau hanumān mārutātmajaḥ |
uvāca kāmato vākyaṃ mṛdu satyaparākramau ||
Hanuman, putera Dewa Angin, setelah memuliakan kedua-dua pahlawan itu menurut tata cara yang benar, lalu berkata dengan lembut, menurut kesesuaiannya, kepada dua insan perkasa yang berpegang pada kebenaran.
The valiant son of the Wind-god, Hanuman offered those heroes whose power came from their sense of truth due respect and spoke to them in all gentleness:
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Proper conduct in meeting strangers: dharma begins with respectful protocol (vidhi) and gentle, truthful speech.
Hanuman formally greets Rama and Lakshmana near Pampa before questioning them, establishing a respectful diplomatic tone.
Vinaya (courtesy) and mṛdutā (gentleness), aligned with satya—the foundation of righteous strength.