Shloka 6.116.12

सीतासान्त्वनम् / Hanuman Consoles Sita with the News of Victory

Devanagari script

सम्भ्रमश्च न कर्तव्योवर्तन्त्यारावणालये ।।6.116.12।।विभीषणविधेयंहिलङ्कैश्वर्यमिदंकृतम् ।

Transliteration

sambhramaś ca na kartavyo vartantyā rāvaṇālaye | vibhīṣaṇa-vidheyaṁ hi laṅkaiśvaryam idaṁ kṛtam || 6.116.12 ||

Translation

Do not be anxious that you remain in Rāvaṇa’s dwelling; for the sovereignty of Laṅkā has now been placed under Vibhīṣaṇa’s authority.

Context

"This Lanka is under Vibheeshana, Lord of Lanka. There is no need for perturbation thinking that you are in Ravana's abode."

Characters & Entities

• Sītā
• Rāvaṇa
• Vibhīṣaṇa
• Laṅkā

FAQs

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

Legitimate authority restores moral order: when unrighteous rule ends, fear gives way to safety under a dharmic ruler.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanumān reassures Sītā that she is no longer effectively in Ravana’s power because Vibhīṣaṇa now governs Laṅkā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hanumān’s protective prudence—he calms Sītā with truthful, governance-based assurance.