Shloka 6.34.4

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

Devanagari script

नहिमेक्रममाणायानिरालम्बेविहायसि ।समर्थोगतिमन्वेतुंपवनोगरुडोऽपिवा ।।।।

Transliteration

matpriyaṃ yadi kartavyaṃ yadi buddhiḥ sthirā tava |

jñātum icchāmi taṃ gatvā kiṃ karotīti rāvaṇaḥ ||

Translation

If you truly mean to do what pleases me, and if your resolve is firm, then go and find out what Rāvaṇa is doing now—I wish to know.

Context

"While I fly through the sky without any support, either the wind god or even Garuda will not be capable of following my movement."

Characters & Entities

• Sītā
• Saramā
• Rāvaṇa

FAQs

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

Dharma includes prudent vigilance: Sītā seeks truthful information about the oppressor’s intentions so that righteous action can be guided by accurate knowledge (satya).

What is the narrative situation?

Sītā requests Saramā to gather intelligence about Rāvaṇa’s current actions and plans.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Practical wisdom: Sītā combines moral steadfastness with strategic awareness.