Shloka 4.6.23

आभरण-प्रत्यभिज्ञानम् (Recognition of Sītā’s Ornaments)

Devanagari script

ततस्तु राघवो वाक्यं सुग्रीवमिदमब्रवीत्4.6.23।।ब्रूहि सुग्रीव कं देशं ह्रियन्ती लक्षिता त्वया।रक्षसा रौद्ररूपेण मम प्राणैः प्रिया प्रिया4.6.24।।

Transliteration

tatas tu rāghavo vākyaṃ sugrīvam idam abravīt || 4.6.23 ||

brūhi sugrīva kaṃ deśaṃ hriyantī lakṣitā tvayā |

rakṣasā raudrarūpeṇa mama prāṇaiḥ priyā priyā || 4.6.24 ||

Translation

Then Raghava said to Sugriva: “Tell me, Sugriva—toward which region did you see her borne away by that fierce-looking rakshasa, she who is dearer to me than life itself?”

Context

Then Rama said to Sugriva,.'Tell me, O Sugriva, to which region that fierce-looking demon has carried away my Sita, who is dearer than my life.

Characters & Entities

• Rama (Raghava)
• Sugriva
• Sita
• Rakshasa (demon)

FAQs

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

Dharma requires purposeful inquiry before action: Rama seeks truthful, specific information to pursue justice rather than acting blindly.

What is the narrative situation?

Rama asks Sugriva to identify the direction/region in which Sita was taken.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rama’s disciplined resolve—channeling grief into a dharma-aligned search for truth and remedy.