Shloka 6.34.1

सरमायाḥ सीतासान्त्वनम् तथा रावणनिश्चयश्रवणम् (Saarana Consoles Sita and Reports Ravana’s Resolve)

Devanagari script

अथतांजातन्तापांतेनवाक्येनमोहिताम् ।सरमाह्लादयामासमहींघौरीमिवाम्भसा ।।।।

Transliteration

atha tāṃ jātasantāpāṃ tena vākyena mohitām | saramā āhlādayām āsa mahīṃ ghaurīm ivāmbhasā ||

Translation

Then Saramā gladdened Sītā—whose anguish had arisen and whose mind had been swayed by those words—just as rainwater refreshes the parched earth.

Context

Thus, Sita's agony was put off by Saarana's consoling words and Sita was glad just as the parched earth was delighted with shower of rain.

Characters & Entities

• Saramā
• Sītā

FAQs

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

Dharma includes compassionate support to the afflicted; Saramā’s consoling action is portrayed as life-giving, like rain to a scorched land.

What is the narrative situation?

After troubling developments in Laṅkā, Sītā is in renewed anguish; the narration highlights Saramā’s consoling presence and effect.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Saramā’s kindness and emotional intelligence—she restores hope through timely reassurance.