Shloka 5.58.89

सुन्दरकाण्डे अष्टपञ्चाशः सर्गः — हनुमद्वृत्तान्तकथनम्, सीताभिज्ञान-प्रदानम्, लङ्कादाह-वर्णनम्

Devanagari script

ततस्सा ह्रीमती बाला भर्तुर्विजयहर्षिता।।।।अवोचद्यदि तत्तथ्यं भवेयं शरणं हि वः।

Transliteration

tatas sā hrīmatī bālā bhartur vijaya-harṣitā | avocad yadi tat tathyaṁ bhaveyaṁ śaraṇaṁ hi vaḥ ||

Translation

Then the modest young Sītā, gladdened at the thought of her husband’s victory, said: “If that proves true, I shall indeed be a refuge to you.”

Context

'On hearing the words (of Trijata) that 'Rama will succeed', young and bashful Sita felt happy and said that 'If it comes true I will protect thee'.

Characters & Entities

• Sītā
• Trijaṭā
• Rāma (implied as husband)
• rākṣasīs

FAQs

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

The dharma of compassion: even the wronged can choose forgiveness and offer protection when truth prevails and repentance is shown.

What is the narrative situation?

Encouraged by Trijaṭā’s words about Rāma’s victory, Sītā promises refuge to the rākṣasīs if the prediction comes true.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Kṣamā (forbearance/forgiveness) and magnanimity despite personal suffering.