Shloka 5.58.92

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

Devanagari script

श्रुत्वा तु गदितां वाचं राजर्षिगणपूजिताम्।।।।प्रत्यभाषत मां देवी बाष्पैः पिहितलोचना।

Transliteration

śrutvā tu gaditāṃ vācaṃ rājarṣigaṇapūjitām | pratyabhāṣata māṃ devī bāṣpaiḥ pihitalocanā ||

Translation

After hearing my words—made reverent by invoking the royal seers—the divine lady replied to me, her eyes veiled by tears.

Context

"The divine lady heard my enumeration, sanctifying the royal seers. She replied me, with her eyes blinded by tears:

Characters & Entities

• Sītā (Devī)
• rājarṣis (royal seers)

FAQs

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

Truthful testimony offered with reverence: speech becomes dhārmic when it is sincere, respectful, and anchored in venerable authority rather than deceit.

What is the narrative situation?

After Hanumān has spoken at length, Sītā—overwhelmed with emotion—responds, her tears showing both suffering and renewed hope.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sītā’s steadfastness and tenderness: even in distress she listens carefully and responds rather than collapsing into despair.