Shloka 6.116.13

सीतासान्त्वनम् / Hanuman Consoles Sita with the News of Victory

Devanagari script

तदाश्वसिहिविस्रब्धंस्वगृहेपरिवर्तसे ।।6.116.13।।अयंचाभ्येतिसम्हृष्टस्त्वद्धर्शनसमुत्सुकः ।

Transliteration

tad āśvasihi visrabdhaṁ sva-gṛhe parivartase | ayaṁ cābhyeti saṁhṛṣṭas tvad-darśana-samutsukaḥ || 6.116.13 ||

Translation

Therefore be comforted and at ease—you are as though within your own home. And he (Vibhīṣaṇa) is coming, delighted and eager to behold you.

Context

"You be at ease, as you are living in your own abode", said Hanuman consoling Sita. 'Vibheeshana, who is very happy, is eager and favouring to see you."

Characters & Entities

• Sītā
• Hanumān
• Vibhīṣaṇa
• Laṅkā (implied)

FAQs

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

Dharma as compassionate reassurance: truthful words are used to remove fear and restore inner stability to one who has suffered.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanumān continues consoling Sītā, explaining that Laṅkā is now safe under Vibhīṣaṇa and that he is approaching to meet her.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hanumān’s kindness and emotional intelligence in guiding Sītā from trauma toward calm confidence.