Shloka 6.116.49

सीतासान्त्वनम् / Hanuman Consoles Sita with the News of Victory

Devanagari script

युक्तारामस्यभवतीधर्मपत्नीयशश्विनी ।।6.116.49।।प्रतिसन्दिशमांदेवि गमिष्येयत्रराघवः ।

Transliteration

yuktā rāmasya bhavatī dharmapatnī yaśasvinī | pratisandiśa māṃ devi gamiṣye yatra rāghavaḥ || 6.116.49 ||

Translation

Goddess, you are indeed Rāma’s rightful and renowned dharma-wife, steadfast in dharma. Entrust your message to me; I will go to where Rāghava is.

Context

"Devi! you are the righteous wife of Rama and earned fame. Give me the right message to Rama in return. I will go."

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Sītā
• Rāma (Rāghava)

FAQs

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

Dharma as duty and fidelity: Hanumān honors Sītā’s rightful status and seeks to serve truthfully as a messenger.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanumān asks Sītā for a return message to deliver to Rāma and declares his readiness to go to him.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Service and reliability—Hanumān’s commitment to execute his mission with respect and accuracy.