Shloka 5.36.30

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

Devanagari script

न चास्य माता न पिता च नान्यः स्नेहाद्विशिष्टोऽस्ति मया समो वा।तावत्त्वहं दूत जिजीविषेयं यावत्प्रवृत्तिं शृणुयां प्रियस्य।।।।

Transliteration

na cāsya mātā na pitā ca nānyaḥ snehād viśiṣṭo 'sti mayā samo vā | tāvat tv ahaṁ dūta jijīviṣeyaṁ yāvat pravṛttiṁ śṛṇuyāṁ priyasya ||

Translation

Neither his mother nor his father—nor anyone else—surpasses me in his affection, nor is anyone equal. O messenger, I would wish to live only until I hear news of my beloved.

Context

"His love for me is superior to his love for his father, mother or any one else. O messenger, I wish to survive till I hear any news from my dear lord."

Characters & Entities

• Sītā
• Rāma
• messenger (dūta)

FAQs

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

Dharma is unwavering conjugal loyalty (pativratā-dharma) expressed as truthfulness of feeling and commitment to the rightful bond, even under coercion and despair.

What is the narrative situation?

Sītā, sustained by the hope brought by Hanumān, declares her dependence on hearing Rāma’s news and her exclusive bond with him.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sītā’s steadfast fidelity and endurance—life is held together by dharmic hope and truthful attachment to her rightful husband.