Shloka 5.56.32

षट्पञ्चाशः सर्गः — वैदेही-आश्वासनम् तथा अरिष्टारोहणम् (Consoling Sita and Ascending Mount Arishta)

Devanagari script

स च भूमिधरः श्रीमान्बलिना तेन पीडितः।।।।सवृक्षशिखरोदग्रः प्रविवेश रसातलम्।

Transliteration

tadarthopahitaṃ vākyaṃ praśritaṃ hetusaṃhitam | niśamya hanumāṃs tasyā vākyam uttaram abravīt ||

Translation

Having heard her words—purposeful, courteous, and supported by sound reasoning—Hanumān then spoke his reply to her.

Context

Crushed by the powerful Hanuman, that prosperous mountain with its trees standing and tall peaks sank into the underworld.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Sītā (implied by “tasyāḥ”)

FAQs

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

Dharma as disciplined speech: truthful counsel should be meaningful, respectful, and reasoned—communication itself becomes an ethical act.

What is the narrative situation?

The narration transitions from Sītā’s reasoned counsel to Hanumān’s forthcoming reply.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sītā’s thoughtful, rational speech and Hanumān’s attentive listening—both qualities of dharmic conduct.