Shloka 5.33.16

हनूमत्सीतासंवादः (Hanumān–Sītā Dialogue and Identity Verification)

Devanagari script

दुहिता जनकस्याहं वैदेहस्य महात्मनः।।।।सीतेति नाम नाम्नाऽहं भार्या रामस्य धीमतः।

Transliteration

duhitā janakasyāhaṃ vaidehasya mahātmanaḥ | sīteti nāma nāmnā ’haṃ bhāryā rāmasya dhīmataḥ ||

Translation

I am the daughter of Janaka, the great-souled king of Videha. My name is Sītā, and I am the wife of the wise Rāma.

Context

"I am daughter of the great soul, Janaka, king of Videha, known as Sita. I am the wife of that sagacious Rama.

Characters & Entities

• Sita
• Janaka
• Videha
• Rama

FAQs

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

Satya as moral grounding: Sita affirms her true identity and rightful marital bond, reinforcing dharma through truthful speech and steadfast fidelity.

What is the narrative situation?

Sita confirms to Hanuman who she is—Janaka’s daughter and Rama’s wife.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Truthfulness and unwavering loyalty (pativratā-bhāva) to Rama.