Shloka 5.34.41

सीताहनूमद्भाषणम् — Sita Tests the Messenger; Hanuman Offers Reassurance

Devanagari script

नाहमस्मि तथा देवि यथा मामवगच्छसि।विशङ्का त्यज्यतामेषा श्रद्धत्स्व वदतो मम।।।।

Transliteration

nāham asmi tathā devi yathā mām avagacchasi | viśaṅkā tyajyatām eṣā śraddhatsva vadato mama ||

Translation

O Devī, I am not as you suspect me to be. Cast off this doubt, and trust my words as I speak.

Context

"O goddess-like lady! I am not a deceitful person as you suppose me to be. Shake off your suspicion as I speak to you and trust me."ityārṣē śrīmadrāmāyaṇē vālmīkīya ādikāvyē sundarakāṇḍē catustriṅśassargaḥ৷৷Thus ends the thirtyfourth sarga of Sundarakanda of the holy Ramayana, the first epic composed by sage Valmiki.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Sītā

FAQs

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

Dharma is truthful speech that builds trust—Hanuman invites scrutiny yet asks Sītā to judge by consistent, honest communication.

What is the narrative situation?

Sītā is cautious of deception in Laṅkā; Hanuman reassures her that he is a genuine messenger, not a rākṣasa’s trick.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hanuman’s integrity and Sītā’s prudent discernment (healthy suspicion in hostile circumstances).