Shloka 5.32.4

Sundarakāṇḍa Sarga 32 — Sītā’s Perplexity and Recognition of Hanumān

Devanagari script

विललाप भृशं सीता करुणं भयमोहिता।।।।रामरामेति दुःखार्ता लक्ष्मणेति च भामिनी।रुरोद बहुधा सीता मन्दं मन्दस्वरा सती।।।।

Transliteration

sā taṁ samīkṣyaiva bhṛśaṁ visaṁjñā gatāsukalpena babhūva sītā |

cireṇa saṁjñāṁ pratilabhya bhūyo vicintayāmāsa viśālanetrā ||

Translation

At the very sight of him, Sītā lost consciousness, as though life itself were departing. After a long while, regaining her senses, the large-eyed lady began to reflect once more.

Context

Overcome with sorrow and fear, noble Sita sobbed pitiably muttering repeatedly. 'O Rama, O Rama, O Lakshmana'.

Characters & Entities

• Sītā
• Hanumān

FAQs

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

Dharma includes patience and truthful assessment: even amid overwhelming emotion, Sītā returns to conscious reflection rather than surrendering to confusion.

What is the narrative situation?

Sītā repeatedly swoons due to fear and strain, then slowly regains awareness and resumes careful thought.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sītā’s resilience—recovering composure to judge what is true.