Shloka 6.34.7

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

Devanagari script

मत्प्रियंयदिकर्तव्यंयदिबुद्धि: स्थिरातव ।ज्ञातुमिच्छामितंगत्वाकिंकरोतीतिरावणः ।।।।

Transliteration

nihatya rāvaṇaṃ saṅkhye sarvathā niśitaiḥ śaraiḥ |

pratineṣyati rāmas tvām ayodhyām asitekṣaṇe ||

Translation

Having slain Rāvaṇa in battle by every means with keen arrows, Rāma will bring you back to Ayodhyā, O dark-eyed lady.

Context

"In my opinion, your duty for me is to go and find out what Ravana is doing now, if you are firmly resolved."

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Sītā
• Rāvaṇa
• Ayodhyā

FAQs

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

Dharma is the restoration of justice and rightful order: the unrighteous aggressor is to be defeated, and the wronged person is to be restored to safety and dignity.

What is the narrative situation?

Saramā reassures Sītā that Rāma will defeat Rāvaṇa in war and return with Sītā to Ayodhyā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s righteous resolve (dharma-niṣṭhā): unwavering commitment to rescue Sītā and punish adharma.