Ramayana — Yuddha Kanda, Sarga 34, Shloka 6
सरमायाḥ सीतासान्त्वनम् तथा रावणनिश्चयश्रवणम्
Saarana Consoles Sita and Reports Ravana’s Resolve
समर्थागगनंगन्तुमपिवात्वंरसातलम् ।अवगच्छाम्यकर्तव्यंकर्तव्यंतेमदन्तरे ।।।।
samarthā gaganaṃ gantum api vā tvaṃ rasātalam |
avagacchāmy akartavyaṃ kartavyaṃ te madantare ||
তুমি আকাশপথে গমন করতেও সক্ষম, এমনকি রসাতলেও; আমি বুঝি—আমার জন্য তুমি অকৰ্তব্য বলেও যা মনে হয়, তাকেও কর্তব্য জেনে সম্পন্ন করবে।
"Dark-eyed Sita! I am eager to go (to Rama's presence) and communicate your welfare and message. I can return back hidden (from Ravana's view)."
FAQs
Dharma is framed as steadfast obligation (kartavya) toward protecting the innocent and supporting truth: Sītā recognizes Saramā’s sense of duty in helping her.
Sītā acknowledges Saramā’s extraordinary capacity and willingness to act for her welfare.
Gratitude and discernment: Sītā correctly perceives Saramā’s loyalty and moral intent.
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