Shloka 5.33.29

हनूमत्सीतासंवादः (Hanumān–Sītā Dialogue and Identity Verification)

Devanagari script

ते वयं भर्तुरादेशं बहुमान्य दृढव्रताः।।।।प्रविष्टास्स्म पुरादृष्टं वनं गम्भीरदर्शनम्।

Transliteration

te vayaṃ bhartur ādeśaṃ bahumānya dṛḍhavratāḥ | praviṣṭāḥ sma purādṛṣṭaṃ vanaṃ gambhīradarśanam ||

Translation

Thus we, firmly resolved and honoring the king’s command, entered a forest never seen before—grim and impenetrable in its aspect.

Context

"Respecting the king's order and determined firmly, we entered the impenetrable forest.

Characters & Entities

• Sītā
• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• the king (Daśaratha implied)
• forest (exile-forest)

FAQs

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

Respect for rightful command and commitment to vows: dharma here is seen as disciplined adherence to duty even when it leads into hardship.

What is the narrative situation?

Sītā summarizes the moment of entering exile: the trio proceeds into an unknown and daunting forest in obedience to the royal order.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Resolve (dṛḍhatā) and duty-bound obedience—choosing principled action over fear or comfort.