Shloka 5.65.8

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

Devanagari script

समुद्रं लङ्घयित्वाहं शतयोजनमायतम्।।।।अगच्छं जानकीं सीतां मार्गमाणो दिदृक्षया।

Transliteration

etad eva mayākhyātaṃ sarvaṃ rāghava yadyathā |

sarvathā sāgarajale saṃtāraḥ pravidhīyatām |

Translation

Rāghava, I have told you everything exactly as it happened. By every means, let the crossing of the ocean be arranged.

Context

"Having crossed the sea consisting of a hundred yojanas in quest of Vaidehi, I found her.

Characters & Entities

• Rama (Raghava)
• Ocean (Sagara)

FAQs

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

Satya (truthfulness) joined to dharma (right action): after truthful reporting, the righteous duty is to act decisively to protect the innocent and restore justice.

What is the narrative situation?

The report culminates in a practical imperative: arrange the means to cross the ocean and proceed toward Lanka.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Responsible leadership—Rama is urged to translate truth into timely, dharmic action.