Shloka 6.116.51

सीतासान्त्वनम् / Hanuman Consoles Sita with the News of Victory

Devanagari script

तस्यास्तद्वचनंश्रुत्वाहनुमान्पवनात्मजः ।।6.116.51।।हर्षयन्मैथिलींवाक्यमुवाचेदंमहामतिः ।

Transliteration

tasyās tad vacanaṃ śrutvā hanumān pavanātmajaḥ |

harṣayan maithilīṃ vākyam uvācedaṃ mahāmatiḥ ||6.116.51||

Translation

Hearing her words, Hanumān—the son of the Wind—wise and discerning, spoke again to Maithilī, intending to gladden her heart.

Context

On hearing Mythili, wise Hanuman spoke these words to her bringing joy to her.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Pavana/Vāyu
• Maithilī (Sītā)

FAQs

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

Dharma here is compassionate truthfulness: Hanumān speaks in a way that is both truthful and emotionally sustaining, relieving Sītā’s distress without deceit.

What is the narrative situation?

After Sītā speaks, Hanumān listens and then responds, preparing to convey encouraging, reliable news connected to Rāma’s victory.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hanumān’s empathy and wise speech (vāg-vaibhava): he knows how to communicate truth so it becomes a source of strength.