Shloka 5.33.12

हनूमत्सीतासंवादः (Hanumān–Sītā Dialogue and Identity Verification)

Devanagari script

रावणेन जनस्थानाद्बलादपदहृता यदि।।।।सीता त्वमसि भद्रं ते तन्ममाचक्ष्व पृच्छतः।

Transliteration

rāvaṇena janasthānād balād apadahṛtā yadi | sītā tvam asi bhadraṃ te tan mamācakṣva pṛcchataḥ ||

Translation

If you are Sita, carried off by Ravana from Janasthana by force, then—may good be yours—tell me so, as I ask you.

Context

"If you are Sita, who was forcefully borne away by Ravana from Janasthana you may kindly reveal to me freely. May god bless you.

Characters & Entities

• Hanuman
• Sita
• Ravana
• Janasthana

FAQs

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

Satya through proper verification: Hanuman seeks confirmation directly and respectfully, ensuring truth before acting—an ethical model for responsible intervention.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanuman asks Sita to confirm whether she is the abducted queen of Rama.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Compassionate caution—Hanuman balances urgency with careful confirmation.