Shloka 5.34.11

सीताहनूमद्भाषणम् — Sita Tests the Messenger; Hanuman Offers Reassurance

Devanagari script

तामशोकस्य शाखां सा विमुक्त्वा शोककर्शिता।तस्यामेवानवद्याङ्गी धरण्यां समुपाविशत्।।।।

Transliteration

tām aśokasya śākhāṃ sā vimuktvā śoka-karśitā |

tasyām evānavadyāṅgī dharaṇyāṃ samupāviśat ||

Translation

Sītā, her body worn by sorrow, released the branch of the Aśoka tree; the flawless-limbed lady sat down there upon the ground.

Context

So saying Sita of flawless limbs, emaciated with grief, left the branch of Ashoka tree held by her and squatted on the ground.

Characters & Entities

• Sītā
• Aśoka tree

FAQs

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

The verse highlights endurance under adversity—bearing suffering without abandoning righteousness, a quiet form of dharma.

What is the narrative situation?

After suspecting deception, Sītā physically withdraws—letting go of the branch and sitting down—showing exhaustion and guardedness.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sītā’s forbearance (kṣamā/titikṣā) amid prolonged distress.