Shloka 3.71.26

दनु-शापकथा तथा सीताहरण-प्रश्नः (Danu’s Curse Narrative and Rama’s Inquiry about Sita)

Devanagari script

एवमुक्तस्तु रामेण वाक्यं दनुरनुत्तमम्।।3.71.26।।प्रोवाच कुशलो वक्तुं वक्तारमपि राघवम्।

Transliteration

evam uktas tu rāmeṇa vākyaṃ danur anuttamam | provāca kuśalo vaktuṃ vaktāram api rāghavam ||

Translation

Thus addressed by Rāma, Danu—skilled in speech—replied to Rāghava, himself an accomplished speaker, with words most excellent.

Context

Danu who was proficient in speech spoke with chosen words to Rama who was a great speaker himself:

Characters & Entities

• Rama (Raghava)
• Danu

FAQs

What is the core ethical principle (Dharma) in this verse?

The verse frames dialogue as disciplined and purposeful: in dharmic inquiry, speech should be competent, measured, and oriented toward truth and benefit.

What is the narrative situation?

After Rāma’s request about Sītā, the narrator introduces Danu’s formal reply, highlighting both speakers’ eloquence.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Skillful, responsible speech (vāg-guṇa) used in service of truthful counsel.