Ramayana — Sundara Kanda, Sarga 2, Shloka 38
लङ्कादर्शनं तथा रात्रौ सूक्ष्मरूपेण प्रवेशोपायचिन्तनम्
Vision of Lanka and Strategy for Nocturnal Entry
न विनश्येत्कथं कार्यं रामस्य विदितात्मनः।एकामेकश्च वश्येयं रहिते जनकात्मजाम्।।।।
na vinaśyet kathaṃ kāryaṃ rāmasya viditātmanaḥ | ekām ekaś ca vaśyeyaṃ rahite janakātmajām ||
Bagaimanakah agar tujuan Rāma—yang mengenal jati dirinya—tidak binasa? Dan bagaimanakah aku, seorang diri, dapat bertemu puteri Janaka itu pada saat sunyi, di tempat yang tersembunyi?
'How can the purpose of Rama, a noble soul be not spoilt? I may have a private audience with the daughter of Janaka.
FAQs
Dharma is fidelity to the entrusted mission: Hanumān prioritizes protecting Rāma’s objective and seeks an approach that also safeguards Sītā’s dignity and safety.
Hanumān considers that a public or risky encounter could jeopardize the entire rescue plan; he therefore looks for a private, safe opportunity to approach Sītā.
Loyal responsibility: he measures every step against Rāma’s purpose and the welfare of Sītā.