Shloka 6.34.19

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

Devanagari script

एवमुक्तातुसरमासीतयावेपमानया ।कथितंसर्वमाचष्टेरावणस्यसमन्त्रिणः ।।6.33.19।।

Transliteration

evam uktā tu saramā sītayā vepamānayā | kathitaṃ sarvam ācaṣṭe rāvaṇasya samantriṇaḥ ||

Translation

Thus addressed by the trembling Sītā, Saramā recounted in full what had been discussed—Rāvaṇa’s deliberation together with his ministers.

Context

To the trembling Sita, Saarana narrated totally all the discussion Ravana had with the ministers.

Characters & Entities

• Sītā
• Saramā
• Rāvaṇa
• Ministers of Rāvaṇa

FAQs

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

Truthful reporting and responsible speech: Saramā conveys the matter fully, supporting right understanding amid crisis.

What is the narrative situation?

After Sītā requests the truth, Saramā begins narrating the content of Rāvaṇa’s council discussion.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Saramā’s loyalty to truth and empathy—she responds to Sītā’s fear with a complete, candid account.