Shloka 6.34.13

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

Devanagari script

एषतेयद्यभिप्रायस्तदागच्छामिजानकी: ।गृह्यशत्रोरभिप्रायमुपावृत्तांचपश्यमाम् ।।।।

Transliteration

eṣa te yady abhiprāyas tad āgacchāmi jānaki | gṛhya śatror abhiprāyam upāvṛttāṃ ca paśya mām ||

Translation

Jānakī, if this is your wish, then I shall go: I will ascertain the enemy’s intention, and you will see me return.

Context

"Janaki! If you think so, I shall go to Ravana secretly and find out his intention and return back."

Characters & Entities

• Saramā
• Sītā (Jānakī)
• Rāvaṇa (as 'enemy', implied)

FAQs

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

Selfless service rooted in truth: Saramā undertakes risk to obtain reliable information, showing dharma as protective action for the vulnerable.

What is the narrative situation?

Saramā agrees to Sītā’s request and promises to investigate Rāvaṇa’s intentions and return with an accurate report.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Saramā’s loyalty and initiative—she acts decisively to help Sītā despite danger.