Shloka 5.15.48

अशोकवनिकायां सीतादर्शनम् (Sita Seen in the Ashoka Grove)

Devanagari script

इयं कनकवर्णाङ्गी रामस्य महिषी प्रिया।प्रणष्टापि सती याऽस्य मनसो न प्रणश्यति।।।।

Transliteration

iyaṃ kanakavarṇāṅgī rāmasya mahiṣī priyā |

praṇaṣṭāpi satī yā ’sya manaso na praṇaśyati ||

Translation

This golden-hued lady is Rāma’s beloved queen, his faithful wife; though lost from sight, she never vanishes from his heart.

Context

"This lady of golden complexion is Rama's beloved queen who does not disappear from his mind, although away.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Sītā
• Rāma

FAQs

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

Dharma of marital fidelity and unwavering truth: Sītā remains Rāma’s rightful queen, and Rāma’s righteous love remains constant despite separation.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanumān reaches firm inner certainty that the woman before him is Sītā, Rāma’s beloved consort.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Constancy (dhairya/niṣṭhā): Rāma’s steadfast devotion and Sītā’s satītva (faithful integrity) under adversity.