Shloka 11
सरमायाḥ सीतासान्त्वनम् तथा रावणनिश्चयश्रवणम्
Saarana Consoles Sita and Reports Ravana’s Resolve
यदिनामकथातस्यनिश्चितंवापियद्भवेत् ।निवेदयेथास्सर्वंतत्परोमेस्यादमनुग्रहः ।।।।
yadi nāma kathā tasya niścitaṃ vāpi yad bhavet | nivedayethās sarvaṃ tat paro me syād anugrahaḥ ||
Was immer er beschlossen hat, welche Entscheidung auch immer gewiss feststeht, berichte mir alles; das wäre für mich die größte Gnade.
"Indeed, please tell me certainly in toot, whatever decision that enemy takes and everything. Be kind to me and tell."
FAQs
Commitment to truth (satya) as moral support: Sītā asks for accurate information, showing that clarity and honesty are essential forms of help in crisis.
Sītā requests Saramā to learn and report Rāvaṇa’s settled intention, so she can understand the danger and respond with steadiness.
Sītā’s discernment and composure—she seeks facts rather than rumors, even under intense pressure.