Shloka 6.116.9

सीतासान्त्वनम् / Hanuman Consoles Sita with the News of Victory

Devanagari script

प्रियमाख्यामितेदेविभूयश्चत्वांसभाजये ।।6.116.9।।तवप्रभावाद्धर्मजेमहान् रामेणसंयुगे ।लब्धोऽयंविजयस्सीतेस्वस्थाभवगतज्वरा ।।6.116.10।।

Transliteration

priyam ākhyāmi te devi bhūyaś ca tvāṃ sabhājaye ||6.116.9||

tava prabhāvād dharmajñe mahān rāmeṇa saṃyuge |

labdho 'yaṃ vijayaḥ sīte svasthā bhava gatajvarā ||6.116.10||

Translation

“O Devī, I tell you joyous news, and I honour you again. O Sītā, knower of dharma—by the power of your virtue this great victory has been won by Rāma in battle. Be at peace; let the fever of your grief depart.”

Context

"O noble lady! I am communicating delightful news to you. O Sita, a respectable lady and knowledgeable one, the victory is attained in the combat by the great soul Rama, by virtue of your strength and devotion."

Characters & Entities

• Sītā
• Rāma
• Dharma (as a concept)

FAQs

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

Dharma is presented as spiritually efficacious: Sītā’s steadfast virtue is treated as a moral force supporting righteous victory, while truthful words are used to heal suffering.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanumān delivers uplifting confirmation of victory and consoles Sītā, urging her to regain composure after long distress.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sītā’s dharma-jñatā (moral clarity) and steadfastness; Hanumān’s reverence and compassionate encouragement.