Shloka 6.83.9

त्र्यशीतितमः सर्गः (Sarga 83) — Hanumān Reports Sītā’s ‘Slaying’; Rāma Collapses; Lakṣmaṇa’s Counter-Discourse on Dharma and Artha

Devanagari script

उद्भ्रान्तचित्तस्तांदृष्टवाविषण्णोऽहमरिन्दमः ।तदहंभवतोवृतंविज्ञापयितुमागतः ।।6.83.9।।

Transliteration

udbhrānta-cittas tāṁ dṛṣṭvā viṣaṇṇo 'ham arindamaḥ | tad ahaṁ bhavato vṛttaṁ vijñāpayitum āgataḥ ||6.83.9||

Translation

O subduer of foes, seeing her, my mind was thrown into turmoil and I became despondent; therefore I have come to inform you of what has occurred.

Context

"O Tamer of enemies! Seeing her (Sita) bewildered in mind, worried, I have come to inform you accompanied by Vanaras."

Characters & Entities

• Hanūmān
• Rāma
• Sītā

FAQs

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

Even when shaken, one must uphold satya and duty—reporting the truth to the rightful leader for dharmic action.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanūmān, distressed by what he saw regarding Sītā, comes directly to Rāma to report the event.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Integrity and responsibility: carrying painful news without distortion or delay.