Shloka 6.116.48

सीतासान्त्वनम् / Hanuman Consoles Sita with the News of Victory

Devanagari script

एवमुक्तस्तुहनुमान् सीतयावाक्यकोविदः ।।6.116.48।।प्रत्युवाचततस्सीतांरामपत्नीयशश्विनीम् ।

Transliteration

evam uktas tu hanumān sītayā vākyakovidaḥ | pratyuvāca tataḥ sītāṃ rāmapatnīṃ yaśasvinīm || 6.116.48 ||

Translation

Thus addressed by Sītā, Hanumān—skilled in speech—then replied to the illustrious Sītā, the wife of Rāma.

Context

Sita, having spoken that way to Hanuman, he, who was capable of good expression, replied as follows to Rama's consort, who was irreproachable.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Sītā
• Rāma

FAQs

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

Respectful discourse: dharma is also upheld through measured, skillful speech in sensitive moments.

What is the narrative situation?

The narration marks a shift from Sītā’s counsel to Hanumān’s response.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hanumān’s vāg-vaibhava (eloquence) employed in service of dharma and duty.