Shloka 5.15.51

अशोकवनिकायां सीतादर्शनम् (Sita Seen in the Ashoka Grove)

Devanagari script

अस्या देव्या यथा रूपमङ्गप्रत्यङ्गसौष्ठवम्।रामस्य च यथा रूपं तस्येयमसितेक्षणा।।।।

Transliteration

asyā devyā manas tasmiṁs tasya cāsyāṁ pratiṣṭhitam |

teneyaṁ sa ca dharmātmā muhūrtam api jīvati ||

Translation

This noble queen’s mind is firmly set upon him, and his mind is set upon her; by that mutual steadfastness, she and that righteous-souled man are able to live on, moment by moment.

Context

"This black-eyed Sita and her divine, charming body with perfect limbs are a match for Rama's figure.

Characters & Entities

• Sītā
• Rāma

FAQs

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

Dharma is shown as steadfast loyalty and truth of commitment: their minds remain anchored in each other, sustaining life itself through fidelity and righteous intention.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanumān observes Sītā’s unwavering devotion and understands that Rāma’s life is likewise sustained by his fixed resolve and love for her.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Constancy (dhṛti) and fidelity—Sītā’s unwavering focus and Rāma’s dharmic steadfastness.