Shloka 12
सरमायाḥ सीतासान्त्वनम् तथा रावणनिश्चयश्रवणम्
Saarana Consoles Sita and Reports Ravana’s Resolve
सात्वेवंब्रुवतींसीतांसरमावल्गुभाषिणी ।उवाचवदनंतस्यास्स्पृशन्तीबाष्पविक्लबम् ।।।।
sā tv evaṃ bruvatīṃ sītāṃ saramā valgubhāṣiṇī | uvāca vadanaṃ tasyās spṛśantī bāṣpaviklabam ||
Als Sītā so sprach, erwiderte Saramā, die süß redende, und berührte sanft ihr Antlitz, das von Tränen erschüttert und verschleiert war.
Saarana who speaks sweetly, kept wiping Sita's face covered with tears gently and replied in this manner.
FAQs
Dharma in conduct (ācāra) is shown through gentle speech and compassionate touch—supporting the suffering with dignity and care.
Sītā, tearful and shaken, speaks to Saramā; the narration describes Saramā’s tender response before she answers.
Saramā’s tenderness and moral courage—she comforts Sītā despite belonging to the enemy’s household.