Shloka 5.31.17

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

Devanagari script

ततस्सा वक्रकेशान्ता सुकेशी केशसंवृतम्।।।।उन्नम्य वदनं भीरुश्शिंशुपावृक्षमैक्षत।

Transliteration

virarāmaivam uktvāsau vācaṃ vānarapuṅgavaḥ |

jānakī cāpi tac chrutvā paraṃ vismayam āgatā ||

Translation

Having spoken thus, that foremost of monkeys fell silent; and Jānakī, hearing those words, was filled with profound astonishment.

Context

Then Sita looked up at the Simsupa tree timidly, her face covered with beautiful curly hair.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Jānakī (Sītā)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes restraint in speech: after delivering what is necessary, Hanumān stops, allowing truth to settle without pressure.

What is the narrative situation?

The narration marks a pause after Hanumān’s reassurance; Sītā’s astonishment shows her shifting from fear to hope.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hanumān’s composure and Sītā’s attentive discernment.