Shloka 6.116.19

सीतासान्त्वनम् / Hanuman Consoles Sita with the News of Victory

Devanagari script

नहिपश्यामिततसौम्यपृथिव्यामपिवानर ।।6.116.19।।सदृशंयत्प्रियाख्यानेतवदत्त्वाभवेत्सुखम् ।

Transliteration

na hi paśyāmi tata saumya pṛthivyām api vānara | sadṛśaṃ yat priyākhyāne tava dattvā bhavet sukham ||

Translation

Indeed, O gentle one, O monkey, I do not see—anywhere on this earth—something befitting the worth of your pleasing message, which, once given to you, would be a true satisfaction.

Context

"I am not able to see on this earth, a gift befitting the value of your message, which can be given to you to make you happy."

Characters & Entities

• Sītā
• Hanumān
• Pṛthivī (earth)

FAQs

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

Truthful and beneficial speech (satya-hita-vāk) is treated as priceless; dharma recognizes moral acts as exceeding material valuation.

What is the narrative situation?

Sītā intensifies her gratitude, stating no earthly gift matches the value of Hanumān’s message.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sītā’s discernment (viveka) in valuing ethical service and truthful communication over wealth.