Shloka 40
हनुमता सीतासंवादोपायचिन्ता
Hanuman’s Deliberation on How to Address Sita
कथं नु खलु वाक्यं मे शृणुयान्नोद्विजेत वा।इति सञ्चिन्त्य हनुमांश्चकार मतिमान्मतिम्।।।।
kathaṃ nu khalu vākyaṃ me śṛṇuyān nodvijet vā | iti sañcintya hanumāṃś cakāra matimān matim ||
Pensando: «¿Cómo podrá ella escuchar mis palabras sin sobresaltarse?», el sabio Hanumān trazó en su mente un plan prudente.
Wise Hanuman came to a decision after reflecting in his mind about how not to create fear in Sita (while communicating with her.)
FAQs
Dharma in speech is non-harming truth: even truthful words must be delivered with sensitivity so they do not create fear or distress in the vulnerable.
Just before approaching Sītā, Hanumān decides on a method of speaking that will gain her trust without startling her.
Empathy and tact—wisdom expressed as careful communication.