Shloka 6

हनूमत्सीतासंवादः

Hanumān–Sītā Dialogue and Identity Verification

Devanagari script

का त्वं भवसि रुद्राणां मरुतां वा वरानने।वसूनां हि वरारोहे देवता प्रतिभासि मे।।।।

Transliteration

kā tvaṃ bhavasi rudrāṇāṃ marutāṃ vā varānane | vasūnāṃ hi varārohe devatā pratibhāsi me ||

Translation

Ô toi au visage ravissant, qui es-tu : l’une des Rudra, des Marut ou des Vasu ? Ô dame aux membres harmonieux, tu m’apparais telle une déesse.

Word by Word

काwho (fem.)

त्वम्you

भवसिare

रुद्राणाम्of the Rudras

मरुताम्of the Maruts

वाor

वराननेO beautiful-faced lady

वसूनाम्of the Vasus

हिindeed

वरारोहेO fine-limbed lady (of lovely figure)

देवताa goddess

प्रतिभासिappear

मेto me

Context

"O beautiful lady! Do you belong to the race of Rudras, or Marutas, or Vasus?. O noble lady, you appear a goddess to me.

Characters & Entities

Hanumān

Sītā

Rudras

Maruts

FAQs

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

Respectful speech and humility: even amid uncertainty, Hanumān addresses her with honor, reflecting dharma in interpersonal conduct.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanumān continues to test and interpret Sītā’s identity, expressing that she seems divine.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Reverence and humility—Hanumān’s ability to honor sanctity even while investigating.