Shloka 5.36.18

सीताप्रत्यय-प्रदानम् (Sita’s Recognition and Reassurance by the Envoy)

Devanagari script

कच्चिन्मित्राणि लभते मित्रैश्चाप्यभिगम्यते।कच्चित्कल्याणमित्त्रश्च मित्रत्त्रैश्चापि पुरस्कृतः।।।।

Transliteration

kaccin mitrāṇi labhate mitraiś cāpy abhigamyate | kaccit kalyāṇa-mitraś ca mitrair api puraskṛtaḥ ||

Translation

I pray he is gaining allies, and that allies also seek his friendship; I pray he has noble friends and is duly honored and supported by them.

Context

"I hope he is making new friends, who desire his friendship. Hopefully, Rama is well- honoured by his allies.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma

FAQs

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

Good ends require good companionship: dharma in leadership includes cultivating virtuous alliances and mutual respect rather than relying on force alone.

What is the narrative situation?

Sītā continues questioning Hanumān about Rāma’s situation—whether he is supported by allies and whether his relationships remain strong.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s capacity to inspire trust and loyalty—worthiness that draws allies and earns honor through righteous conduct.