Shloka 5.37.62

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

Devanagari script

यदि रामो दशग्रीवमिह हत्त्वा सबान्धवम्।मामितो गृह्य गच्छेत तत्तस्य सदृशं भवेत्।।।।

Transliteration

yadi rāmo daśagrīvam iha hatvā sabāndhavam | mām ito gṛhya gacchet tat tasya sadṛśaṃ bhavet ||

Translation

It would be fitting for Rāma to come here, slay Daśagrīva together with his kinsmen, and then take me away from this place.

Context

"It will be proper if Rama comes here, kills Ravana along with all his relations and takes me away.

Characters & Entities

• Sītā
• Rāma
• Daśagrīva (Rāvaṇa)
• Rāvaṇa’s kinsmen
• Laṅkā (implied by “here”)

FAQs

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

Dharma as rightful restoration: liberation should follow the defeat of adharma at its root, ensuring safety, justice, and the re-establishment of moral order.

What is the narrative situation?

Sītā outlines the proper conclusion to her captivity: Rāma must personally come, destroy Rāvaṇa’s power, and then escort her away.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sītā’s commitment to propriety (maryādā) and justice—she seeks not merely escape but a dharmic resolution.