Shloka 5.16.2

षोडशः सर्गः (Sarga 16): Hanumān’s Recognition of Sītā and Renewed Lament

Devanagari script

स मुहूर्तमिव ध्यात्वा बाष्पपर्याकुलेक्षणः।सीतामाश्रित्य तेजस्वी हनूमान्विललाप ह।।5.16.2।।

Transliteration

sarvān bhogān parityajya bhartṛ-sneha-balāt kṛtā | acintayitvā duḥkhāni praviṣṭā nirjanaṃ vanam ||5.16.19||

Translation

Moved by the strength of her love for her husband, she renounced every luxury; unmindful of hardships, she entered the lonely forest.

Context

Sagacious Hanuman, eyes dimmed with tears, thought for a short while on the plight of Sita and lamented

Characters & Entities

• Sita
• Rama

FAQs

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

Voluntary sacrifice for righteousness: Sita chooses hardship to uphold marital fidelity and shared duty, showing dharma as a conscious commitment rather than mere circumstance.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanuman recalls Sita’s earlier decision to accompany Rama into exile, highlighting her renunciation and endurance.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Tyāga (renunciation) and steadfast devotion—Sita’s willingness to embrace suffering for a righteous bond.