Shloka 6.116.28

सीतासान्त्वनम् / Hanuman Consoles Sita with the News of Victory

Devanagari script

श्लाघनीयोऽनिलस्यत्वंसुतःपरमधार्मिकः ।।6.116.27।।बलंशौर्यंश्रुतंसत्त्वंविक्रमोदाक्ष्यमुत्तमम् ।तेजःक्षमाधृतिस्स्थैर्यंविनीतत्वं न संशयः ।।6.116.28।।एतेचान्ये च बहवोगुणास्त्वय्येवशोभनाः ।

Transliteration

atho vāca punas sītām asambhrānto vinītavat |

pragṛhītāñjalir harṣāt sītāyāḥ pramukhe sthitaḥ ||6.116.29||

Translation

Then, standing before Sītā with joy and folded palms, Hanumān—calm and courteous—spoke to her again.

Context

"You are a praiseworthy son of wind god. In strength, righteousness, valour, vigour, prowess, skill, you are excellent. You are energetic, endowed with tolerance, forbearance, firmness, brilliance, and humility. You alone have many more qualities, no doubt."

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Sītā

FAQs

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

Dharma is expressed through respectful conduct: even the mighty remain humble and composed before the venerable.

What is the narrative situation?

The narrator describes Hanumān’s respectful posture and readiness to speak again to Sītā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hanumān’s vinaya (humility) and self-control.