Shloka 6.34.11

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

Devanagari script

यदिनामकथातस्यनिश्चितंवापियद्भवेत् ।निवेदयेथास्सर्वंतत्परोमेस्यादमनुग्रहः ।।।।

Transliteration

yadi nāma kathā tasya niścitaṃ vāpi yad bhavet | nivedayethās sarvaṃ tat paro me syād anugrahaḥ ||

Translation

Whatever he has resolved—whatever decision has truly been settled—please report all of it to me; that would be the greatest kindness to me.

Context

"Indeed, please tell me certainly in toot, whatever decision that enemy takes and everything. Be kind to me and tell."

Characters & Entities

• Sītā
• Rāvaṇa (implied by 'tasya')
• Saramā (as addressee)

FAQs

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

Commitment to truth (satya) as moral support: Sītā asks for accurate information, showing that clarity and honesty are essential forms of help in crisis.

What is the narrative situation?

Sītā requests Saramā to learn and report Rāvaṇa’s settled intention, so she can understand the danger and respond with steadiness.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sītā’s discernment and composure—she seeks facts rather than rumors, even under intense pressure.