Shloka 6.34.21

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

Devanagari script

दीयतामभिसत्कृत्यमनुजेन्द्रायमैथिली ।निदर्शनंतेपर्याप्तंजनस्थानेयदद्भुतम् ।।।।

Transliteration

dīyatām abhisatkṛtya manujendrāya maithilī | nidarśanaṃ te paryāptaṃ janasthāne yad adbhutam ||

Translation

Let Maithilī be returned to the lord of men with due honor. The astonishing deed at Jana-sthāna is proof enough for you of what follows from provoking him.

Context

"Let Mythili be given back to the ruler of the people (Rama) offering good hospitality. The (killing of fourteen thousand Rakshasas) amazing performance at Janasthana by Rama should serve as sufficient proof to you (of the consequences)."

Characters & Entities

• Sītā (Maithilī)
• Rāma (Manujendra)
• Janasthāna
• Rāvaṇa

FAQs

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

Restitution and respect: wrongdoing should be corrected by returning what was unlawfully taken, with honor—an essential step back toward dharma.

What is the narrative situation?

Saramā conveys the counsel that Rāvaṇa should return Sītā to Rāma, pointing to past consequences at Jana-sthāna as a warning.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Moral realism and accountability: the counsel stresses learning from precedent and accepting consequences of unjust actions.