Shloka 6.116.10

सीतासान्त्वनम् / Hanuman Consoles Sita with the News of Victory

Devanagari script

प्रियमाख्यामितेदेविभूयश्चत्वांसभाजये ।।6.116.9।।तवप्रभावाद्धर्मजेमहान् रामेणसंयुगे ।लब्धोऽयंविजयस्सीतेस्वस्थाभवगतज्वरा ।।6.116.10।।

Transliteration

priyam ākhyāmi te devi bhūyaś ca tvāṁ sabhājaye | tava prabhāvād dharmajñe mahān rāmeṇa saṁyuge | labdho ’yaṁ vijayaḥ sīte svasthā bhava gata-jvarā || 6.116.10 ||

Translation

Goddess, I bring you glad tidings and honor you once more. O Sītā, knower of dharma—through your spiritual power, the great Rāma has won this victory in battle. Be at peace; let the fever of distress depart.

Context

"O noble lady! I am communicating delightful news to you. O Sita, a respectable lady and knowledgeable one, the victory is attained in the combat by the great soul Rama, by virtue of your strength and devotion."

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Sītā
• Rāma
• Saṁyuga (battle)

FAQs

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

Satya (truthful reporting) joined with compassion: Hanumān conveys true news while restoring Sītā’s steadiness through respectful, dharma-centered reassurance.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanumān reaches Sītā and announces Rama’s victory, attributing strength to her dharmic power and urging her to be calm.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hanumān’s truthful speech and empathetic counsel; Sītā’s dharma and inner spiritual strength are also affirmed.