Shloka 5.34.4

सीताहनूमद्भाषणम् — Sita Tests the Messenger; Hanuman Offers Reassurance

Devanagari script

लक्ष्मणश्च महातेजा भर्तुस्तेऽनुचरः प्रियः।कृतवान्शोकसन्तप्तश्शिरसा तेऽभिवादनम्।।।।

Transliteration

lakṣmaṇaś ca mahātejā bhartus te 'nucaraḥ priyaḥ | kṛtavān śokasantaptaḥ śirasā te 'bhivādanam ||

Translation

Lakṣmaṇa too—radiant and mighty, dear and devoted as your husband’s close attendant—though scorched by grief, bows to you in reverence and sends his salutation.

Context

"The mighty Lakshmana too, a dear brother and follower of your husband is immersed in grief, and sends salutations to you."

Characters & Entities

• Lakṣmaṇa
• Sītā
• Rāma (implied as husband)

FAQs

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

Dharma is reverence toward the righteous and steadfast loyalty—Lakṣmaṇa honors Sītā despite grief, upholding respectful conduct and duty.

What is the narrative situation?

As part of delivering Rāma’s message, Hanuman conveys Lakṣmaṇa’s grief and his respectful salutation to Sītā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Lakṣmaṇa’s disciplined devotion and humility (bowing in respect even while suffering).