Shloka 5.37.38

हनूमत्सीतासंवादः — Hanuman’s Offer of Rescue and Sita’s Dharmic Refusal

Devanagari script

तदवस्थाप्यतां बुद्धिरलं देवि विकाङ्क्षया।विशोकं कुरु वैदेहि राघवं सहलक्ष्मणम्।।।।

Transliteration

tad avasthāpyatāṃ buddhir alaṃ devi vikāṅkṣayā | viśokaṃ kuru vaidehi rāghavaṃ saha-lakṣmaṇam ||

Translation

O queen, enough of this unworthy despair. Steady your mind, O Vaidehī, and free Rāghava—together with Lakṣmaṇa—from sorrow.

Context

"O queen! it is enough. Give up this unworthy attitude. Be stable. O Vaidehi, rid Lakshmana and Rama of grief".

Characters & Entities

• Sita (Vaidehi)
• Rama (Raghava)
• Lakshmana

FAQs

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

Dharma here is steadiness of mind and right resolve in crisis—rejecting unworthy despair and acting in ways that reduce suffering for others (Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa).

What is the narrative situation?

Hanuman, having found Sītā in Laṅkā, encourages her to abandon despair and regain mental steadiness, assuring the path toward reunion.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hanuman’s compassion and practical wisdom (hitopadeśa) in strengthening Sītā’s courage and focusing her on righteous outcomes.