Shloka 4.6.6

आभरण-प्रत्यभिज्ञानम् (Recognition of Sītā’s Ornaments)

Devanagari script

रसातले वा वर्तन्तीं वर्तन्ती वा नभस्थलेअहमानीय दास्यामि तव भार्यामरिन्दम।।।4.6.6।।

Transliteration

rasātale vā vartantīṃ vartantī vā nabhasthale | aham ānīya dāsyāmi tava bhāryām arindama || 4.6.6 ||

Translation

O subduer of enemies, even if she were in the underworld or moving in the sky, I will bring your wife back and restore her to you.

Context

'O subduer of enemies! I will restore her to you even if she is kept in the bowels of the earth or in the vaults of heaven.

Characters & Entities

• Sugriva
• Rama
• Sita (implied)
• Rasatala (underworld)
• Sky (nabhas)

FAQs

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

Dharma is steadfast duty to help a righteous ally: Sugriva’s promise implies tireless effort and responsibility until the wrong is corrected.

What is the narrative situation?

Sugriva intensifies his vow, stating that no realm—earth below or sky above—will prevent Sita’s recovery.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Determination and protective friendship—commitment that transcends obstacles.