Shloka 5.36.6

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

Devanagari script

ततस्सा ह्रीमती बाला भर्तृसन्देशहर्षिता।परितुष्टा प्रियं कृत्वा प्रशशंस महाकपिम्।।।।

Transliteration

tatas sā hrīmatī bālā bhartṛ-sandeśa-harṣitā | parituṣṭā priyaṃ kṛtvā praśaśaṃsa mahākapim ||

Translation

Then the young Sītā, bashful and delighted by her husband’s message, satisfied and wishing to respond with grace, praised the great ape, Hanumān.

Context

Young Sita felt delighted about her husband's news and blushed. By praising him for his action, she pleased the great monkey.

Characters & Entities

• Sita
• Rama
• Hanuman

FAQs

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

Gratitude and propriety (maryādā): responding to service with respectful praise is a dharmic social ethic, strengthening trust and righteous alliances.

What is the narrative situation?

After hearing Rāma’s message brought by Hanumān, Sītā becomes heartened and acknowledges Hanumān’s service.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sītā’s humility and gratitude—she honors the messenger and his effort rather than focusing only on her own distress.