Shloka 24
हनूमत्सीतासंवादः
Hanuman’s Offer of Rescue and Sita’s Dharmic Refusal
पृष्ठमारोह मे देवि मा विकाङ्क्षस्व शोभने।योगमन्विच्छ रामेण शशाङ्केनेव रोहिणी।।।।
pṛṣṭham āroha me devi mā vikāṅkṣasva śobhane |
yogam anviccha rāmeṇa śaśāṅkeneva rohiṇī ||
ഹേ ദേവി, ഹേ ശോഭനേ, എന്റെ പുറത്ത് കയറുക; മടിക്കരുത്. രോഹിണി ചന്ദ്രനോടു ചേർന്നിരിക്കുന്നതുപോലെ, രാമനോടു യോഗം (മിലനം) അന്വേഷിക്കു।
"O god like lady! climb up my back. Do not be reluctant. Join Rama just as Rohini unites with the Moon, O beautiful one!
FAQs
Dharma is the restoration of rightful marital fidelity and social order through reunion—yet pursued by legitimate means (protecting Sītā’s dignity and safety).
Hanumān actively urges Sītā to accept immediate physical rescue by riding on his back.
Hanumān’s protective devotion and urgency to end suffering, paired with reverence—he addresses Sītā with honor while proposing action.