Shloka 5.36.19

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

Devanagari script

कच्चिदाशास्ति देवानां प्रसादं पार्थिवात्मजः।कच्चित्पुरुषकारं च दैवं च प्रतिपद्यते।।।।

Transliteration

kaccid āśāsti devānāṃ prasādaṃ pārthivātmajaḥ | kaccit puruṣakāraṃ ca daivaṃ ca pratipadyate ||

Translation

Does the prince seek the gods’ favor, and does he also rely on both human effort and destiny—holding them together in right measure?

Context

"Does the prince ever seek the blessings of gods or fall back upon personal effort as well as providence?

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Devas (gods)

FAQs

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

Balanced dharma: one should act with full personal effort (puruṣakāra) while remaining reverent toward divine order (daiva), without fatalism or arrogance.

What is the narrative situation?

Sītā, separated and uncertain, asks whether Rāma is sustaining himself through devotion and disciplined action as he prepares to rescue her.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s disciplined resolve—combining prayerful humility with vigorous initiative.