Shloka 5.37.39

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

Devanagari script

तं दृष्ट्वा भीमसङ्काशमुवाच जनकात्मजा।पद्मपत्रविशालाक्षी मारुतस्यौरसं सुतम्।।।।

Transliteration

taṃ dṛṣṭvā bhīma-saṅkāśam uvāca janakātmajā | padma-patra-viśālā-kṣī mārutasya aurasaṃ sutam ||

Translation

Seeing him in a formidable aspect, Janaka’s daughter—large-eyed like lotus petals—addressed the true-born son of Māruta.

Context

Seeing the son of Maruta in dreadful form, the broad lotus petal-eyed daughter of Janaka with eyes as large as lotus petals replied :

Characters & Entities

• Sita (Janakatmaja, Vaidehi)
• Hanuman
• Maruta (Vayu)

FAQs

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

Dharma is careful discernment: even amid fear, Sītā observes, identifies, and responds appropriately rather than reacting blindly.

What is the narrative situation?

The narration marks the moment Sītā, after observing Hanuman’s powerful form, begins speaking to him directly.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sītā’s composure and discernment—she assesses the messenger before engaging, aligning speech with prudence.