Shloka 6.34.26

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

Devanagari script

निहत्यरावणंसङ् ख्येसर्वथानिशितैश्शरैः ।।।।प्रतिनेष्यतिरामस्त्वामयोध्यामसितेक्षणे: ।

Transliteration

utsaheyam ahaṃ gatvā tvadvākyam asitekṣaṇe |

nivedya kuśalaṃ rāme praticchannā nivartitum ||

Translation

O dark-eyed Sītā, I am ready to go to Rāma, convey your message and your well-being, and then return again while remaining concealed.

Context

"Rama will kill Ravana in war with his sharp arrows and take you back to Ayodhya, O dark-eyed lady!"

Characters & Entities

• Sītā
• Rāma
• Rāvaṇa

FAQs

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

Dharma appears as compassionate truth-telling and responsible action: Saramā offers to carry truthful news to Rāma and support Sītā’s rightful reunion, even at personal risk.

What is the narrative situation?

In Laṅkā, Saramā consoles Sītā and proposes secretly going to Rāma to report Sītā’s welfare and words.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Courage joined with loyalty: Saramā shows steadfast support for Sītā and readiness to act discreetly for a righteous cause.