Shloka 5.35.1

रामलक्षणवर्णनम् (Description of Rama and Lakshmana; Alliance Narrative to Sita)

Devanagari script

तां तु रामकथां श्रुत्वा वैदेही वानरर्षभात्।उवाच वचनं सान्त्वमिदं मधुरया गिरा।।।।

Transliteration

tāṃ tu rāma-kathāṃ śrutvā vaidehī vānararṣabhāt | uvāca vacanaṃ sāntvam idaṃ madhurayā girā ||

Translation

Having heard the tale of Rāma from that bull among the Vānaras, Vaidehī spoke these soothing words in a sweet voice.

Context

On hearing about Rama from the bull among vanaras, thus spoke Vaidehi politely in a sweet voice:

Characters & Entities

• Sītā (Vaidehī)
• Rāma
• Hanumān

FAQs

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

Dharma is upheld through truthful remembrance and gentle speech—speaking kindly and steadily about righteousness becomes a means of courage and moral clarity.

What is the narrative situation?

After hearing Hanumān’s message about Rāma, Sītā responds with composed, consoling speech, transitioning into praise of Rāma’s qualities.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sītā’s restraint and sweetness of speech (mādhurya) even in distress, aligned with satya and dignity.