Shloka 6.116.25

सीतासान्त्वनम् / Hanuman Consoles Sita with the News of Victory

Devanagari script

तस्यतद्वचनंश्रुत्वामैथिलीजनकात्मजा ।।6.116.25।।ततःशुभतरंवाक्यमुवाचपवनात्मजम् ।

Transliteration

tasya tadvacanaṃ śrutvā maithilī janakātmajā |

tataḥ śubhataraṃ vākyam uvāca pavanātmajam ||6.116.25||

Translation

Hearing his words, Maithilī—Janaka’s daughter—then spoke to the son of the Wind-god words even more auspicious.

Context

Hearing the words of Mythili, daughter of Janaka, Hanuman spoke these auspicious words.

Characters & Entities

• Sītā (Maithilī, Janakātmajā)
• Hanumān (Pavanātmaja)
• Janaka
• Pavana (Wind-god)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes speaking in a manner that is śubha (auspicious) and truthful—speech that heals, honors, and supports righteous action.

What is the narrative situation?

The narration transitions from Hanumān’s prior statement to Sītā’s reply.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sītā’s graciousness and discernment in choosing uplifting, appropriate words.