Shloka 5.65.10

सीतावृत्तान्तनिवेदनम् / Report of Sītā’s Condition and Tokens of Recognition

Devanagari script

तत्र दृष्टा मया सीता रावणान्तः पुरे सती।।।।सन्न्यस्य त्वयि जीवन्ती रामा राम मनोरथम्।

Transliteration

tatra dṛṣṭā mayā sītā rāvaṇāntaḥ pure satī |

sannyasya tvayi jīvantī rāmā rāma manoratham ||

Translation

There I saw Sītā, your faithful wife, within Rāvaṇa’s inner palace. She lives with her hopes fixed on you alone, having set aside every other desire.

Context

"There in the inner palace of Ravana, I saw your lovely wife Sita, with all her hopes pinned on you, giving up all other desires.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Sītā
• Rāma
• Rāvaṇa
• Rāvaṇa’s inner palace

FAQs

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

Steadfast fidelity and truthfulness: Sītā’s unwavering loyalty to Rāma is presented as righteous conduct under duress.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanumān begins his direct report to Rāma, stating he has seen Sītā in the inner quarters of Rāvaṇa.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Constancy (dhairya) and pativratā-dharma—exclusive devotion despite captivity.