Shloka 6.116.2

सीतासान्त्वनम् / Hanuman Consoles Sita with the News of Victory

Devanagari script

प्रविश्य चपुरींलङ्कांपूज्यमानोनिशाचारै: ।ततस्तेनाभ्युनुज्ञातोहनुमान्वृक्षवाटिकाम् ।।6.116.2।।सम्प्रविश्ययथान्यायंसीतायाद्विितोहरिः ।ददर्शमृजयाहीनांसातङ्कांरोहिणीमिव ।।6.116.3।।वृक्षमूलेनिरानन्दांराक्षसीभिःपरीवृताम् ।निभृतःप्रणतःप्रह्वस्सोऽभिगम्याभिवाद्य च ।।6.116.4।।

Transliteration

hiraṇyaṃ vā suvarṇaṃ vā ratnāni vividhāni ca | rājyaṃ vā triṣu lokeṣu naitad arhati bhāṣitam ||

Translation

Neither gold nor fine wealth, nor various gems—nor even sovereignty over the three worlds—can equal what you have spoken.

Context

The monkey, having sought the permission of Vibheeshana, entered Lanka city. Duly entering the Asoka grove, he attracted the attention of Sita, who was weak with no bath, cheerless, seated at the root of the tree, like Rohini star. After reaching the grove, he greeted Sita with folded palms and stood motionless.

Characters & Entities

• Sītā
• Hanumān
• Three worlds (trailokya)

FAQs

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

Dharma elevates satya and hita-vākya (truthful, beneficial words) above material riches and power, asserting moral value as supreme.

What is the narrative situation?

Sītā declares that no treasure or dominion compares to Hanumān’s consoling, truthful message.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sītā’s moral valuation: she honors ethical communication and service more than worldly sovereignty.