Shloka 6.34.14

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

Devanagari script

एवमुक्त्वाततोगत्वासमीपंतस्यरक्षसः ।शुश्रावकथितंतस्यरावणस्यसमन्त्रिणः ।।।।

Transliteration

evam uktvā tato gatvā samīpaṃ tasya rakṣasaḥ | śuśrāva kathitaṃ tasya rāvaṇasya samantriṇaḥ ||

Translation

Having spoken thus, she went near that rākṣasa and overheard what Rāvaṇa, together with his ministers, was saying.

Context

Having said so to Sita, she (Saarana) moved closer (to Ravana) and heard Ravana's conversation with his ministers.

Characters & Entities

• Saramā
• Rāvaṇa
• Rāvaṇa’s ministers

FAQs

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

Practical dharma: seeking accurate knowledge to prevent harm. In crisis, responsible action includes gathering reliable information to protect the threatened.

What is the narrative situation?

Saramā approaches Rāvaṇa’s vicinity and listens to his discussion with his ministers to learn his decision.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Saramā’s courage and prudence—she acts carefully to secure truth without provoking danger.