Shloka 5.65.21

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

Devanagari script

अयं चास्मै प्रदातव्यो यत्नात्सुपरिरक्षितः।ब्रुवता वचनान्येवं सुग्रीवस्योपशृण्वतः।।।।

Transliteration

ayaṃ cāsmai pradātavyo yatnāt suparirakṣitaḥ |

bruvatā vacanāny evaṃ sugrīvasyopaśṛṇvataḥ ||

Translation

“And this, carefully preserved with great effort, must be given to him. Speak these words so that Sugriva also hears them.”

Context

'Within hearing of Sugriva, tell him about your efforts. Present this(signet) to Rama carefully preserved by me.

Characters & Entities

• Sita
• Hanuman
• Rama
• Sugriva
• Token/sign (unspecified here; context leads to cūḍāmaṇi)

FAQs

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

Dharma in alliances requires transparency and trust: Sita urges communication that includes Sugriva’s hearing, strengthening truthful cooperation.

What is the narrative situation?

Sita instructs Hanuman to deliver a preserved token to Rama and to speak in a way that keeps Sugriva informed.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Strategic integrity: Sita protects the alliance by encouraging open, trust-building communication.