Shloka 4.6.7

आभरण-प्रत्यभिज्ञानम् (Recognition of Sītā’s Ornaments)

Devanagari script

इदं तथ्यं मम वचस्त्वमवेहि च राघव।न शक्या सा जरयितुं सेन्द्रैरपि स्सुरासुरैः4.6.7।।तव भार्या महाबाहो भक्ष्यं विषकृतं यथा।त्यज शोकं महाबाहो तां कान्तामानयामि ते4.6.8।।

Transliteration

idaṃ tathyaṃ mama vacas tvam avehi ca rāghava | na śakyā sā jarayituṃ sendrair api surāsuraiḥ || 4.6.7 ||

Translation

Know, O Rāghava, that my words are true: she cannot be “consumed” or subdued with impunity even by gods and demons, even with Indra among them.

Context

'O long-armed Rama, take these words of mine as true. Your consort cannot be absorbed with impunity even by the denizens of heaven including Indra or the ogres on earth any more than food cooked with poison.Give up grief.

Characters & Entities

• Sugriva
• Rama (Raghava)
• Sita (implied)
• Indra
• Suras (gods)
• Asuras (demons)

FAQs

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

Satya as dharma: Sugriva stakes his credibility on truth to steady Rama’s mind. Dharma also includes preserving morale for righteous action rather than surrendering to despair.

What is the narrative situation?

Sugriva reassures Rama of Sita’s inherent spiritual and moral inviolability, implying that evil cannot ultimately ‘digest’ her.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sugriva’s truthfulness and supportive counsel—he acts as a dharmic friend who strengthens resolve.