Shloka 17
सरमायाḥ सीतासान्त्वनम् तथा रावणनिश्चयश्रवणम्
Saarana Consoles Sita and Reports Ravana’s Resolve
तांतुसीतापुनःप्राप्तांसरमांवल्गुभाषिणीम् ।परिष्वज्यचसुस्निग्धंददौचस्वयमासनम् ।।।।
tāṃ tu sītā punaḥ prāptāṃ saramāṃ valgubhāṣiṇīm | pariṣvajya ca susnigdhaṃ dadau ca svayam āsanam ||
Als Sītā Saramā wiederkehren sah, die mit sanfter Güte sprach, wurde sie von Freude erfüllt; sie umarmte sie innig und bot ihr eigenhändig ehrerbietig einen Sitz an.
On seeing the kind Saarana returning, Sita was very glad. She embraced her and offered a seat herself.
FAQs
Dharma here appears as compassionate conduct and proper hospitality (satkāra) even in adversity—Sītā honors kindness with kindness.
In Laṅkā, Saramā returns to Sītā after going out and learning information; Sītā receives her warmly and offers her a seat.
Sītā’s steadiness and graciousness: she remains courteous and affectionate toward a well-wisher despite her captivity.