Shloka 6.116.50

सीतासान्त्वनम् / Hanuman Consoles Sita with the News of Victory

Devanagari script

एवमुक्ताहनुमतावैदेहिजनकात्मजा ।।6.116.50।।साब्रवीद्ध्रष्टुमिच्छामिभर्तारंवानरोत्तम ।

Transliteration

evam uktā hanumatā vaidehī janakātmajā | sā bravīd draṣṭum icchāmi bhartāraṃ vānarottama || 6.116.50 ||

Translation

Thus addressed by Hanumān, Vaidehī—Janaka’s daughter—said: “O best of the Vānara, I wish to see my husband.”

Context

Hanuman, having spoken that way to Vaidehi, daughter of Janaka, she said" I desire to see my husband."

Characters & Entities

• Sītā (Vaidehī)
• Hanumān
• Rāma (as bhartā)
• Janaka

FAQs

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

Steadfast marital fidelity (pativratā-dharma): Sītā’s foremost wish is reunion with her rightful husband after ordeal.

What is the narrative situation?

After Hanumān’s reply, Sītā expresses to him her desire to see Rāma.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Constancy and devotion—Sītā’s unwavering orientation toward her dharmic bond with Rāma.