Shloka 5.31.16

सुन्‍दरकाण्डे एकत्रिंशः सर्गः — Hanuman’s Sweet Address to Sita and Sita’s Recognition

Devanagari script

विररामैवमुक्त्वासौ वाचं वानरपुङ्गवः।।।।जानकी चापि तच्छ्रुत्वा परं विस्मयमागता।

Transliteration

yathārūpāṃ yathāvarṇāṃ yathālakṣmīvatīṃ ca niścitām |

aśrauṣaṃ rāghavasyāhaṃ seyam āsāditā mayā ||

Translation

Just as I had heard from Rāghava—her form, her complexion, her radiance and beauty—so indeed she is; I have found her here.

Context

Having spoken thus, the great vanara stopped speaking after that. Janaki was wonder-struck by the words of the vanara.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Rāghava (Rāma)
• Sītā

FAQs

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

Satya (truthfulness) and reliability: Hanumān grounds his claim in verifiable description received from Rāma, avoiding deception.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanumān confirms to Sītā that he has identified her exactly as Rāma described.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hanumān’s careful discernment and truthful speech meant to reassure without exaggeration.