Shloka 5.68.11

सीताया यशोधर्मविचारः — Sita’s Counsel on Honor, Rescue-Strategy, and Hanuman’s Reassurance

Devanagari script

काममस्य त्वमेवैकः कार्यस्य परिसाधने।पर्याप्तः परवीरघ्न यशस्यस्ते बलोदयः।।।।

Transliteration

kāmam asya tvam evaikaḥ kāryasya parisādhane | paryāptaḥ paravīraghna yaśasyas te balodayaḥ ||

Translation

Indeed, O slayer of enemy heroes, you alone are able to accomplish this task; success born of your strength would bring you renown.

Context

'O Slayer of enemy heroes! you have the ability to accomplsh this task single-handed. By succeeding in accomplishing the objective you will become renowned (and not Rama).

Characters & Entities

• Sītā
• Hanumān

FAQs

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

Dharma recognizes capacity but restrains ego: even if one can achieve something alone, the righteous course must consider rightful ownership of duty and honor.

What is the narrative situation?

Sītā acknowledges Hanumān’s power and competence, noting that if he did it alone, the fame would naturally accrue to him.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sītā’s fairness and clear-eyed understanding of how credit and glory attach to actions.