Shloka 5.37.57

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

Devanagari script

आरम्भस्तु मदर्थोऽयं ततस्तव निरर्थकः।त्वया हि सह रामस्य महानागमने गुणः।।।।

Transliteration

ārambhas tu mad-artho 'yaṃ tatas tava nirarthakaḥ | tvayā hi saha rāmasya mahān āgamane guṇaḥ ||

Translation

Then this undertaking, begun for my sake, would become useless; rather, it is of great value that Rāma should come here together with you.

Context

"All your effort for my sake would be futile. Hence Rama's arrival along with you will be of great benefit.

Characters & Entities

• Sītā
• Hanumān
• Rāma

FAQs

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

Dharma is linked to choosing the proper means: Sītā suggests that the righteous and effective resolution requires Rāma’s rightful agency, not a partial remedy that may fail.

What is the narrative situation?

Sītā explains to Hanumān that if she is moved or hidden, the mission’s purpose could be defeated; therefore, Rāma’s arrival with Hanumān’s guidance is crucial.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sītā’s steadfast judgment—she balances hope with realism and insists on a solution aligned with rightful responsibility.