Shloka 21
सीतावृत्तान्तनिवेदनम् / Report of Sītā’s Condition and Tokens of Recognition
अयं चास्मै प्रदातव्यो यत्नात्सुपरिरक्षितः।ब्रुवता वचनान्येवं सुग्रीवस्योपशृण्वतः।।।।
ayaṃ cāsmai pradātavyo yatnāt suparirakṣitaḥ |
bruvatā vacanāny evaṃ sugrīvasyopaśṛṇvataḥ ||
“ഇതും അവനു നൽകണം—വളരെ പരിശ്രമത്തോടെ സൂക്ഷിച്ചിരുന്നതാണ്. ഈ വാക്കുകൾ അങ്ങനെ പറയുക, സുഗ്രീവനും കേൾക്കേണ്ടതിന്ന്.”
'Within hearing of Sugriva, tell him about your efforts. Present this(signet) to Rama carefully preserved by me.
FAQs
Dharma in alliances requires transparency and trust: Sita urges communication that includes Sugriva’s hearing, strengthening truthful cooperation.
Sita instructs Hanuman to deliver a preserved token to Rama and to speak in a way that keeps Sugriva informed.
Strategic integrity: Sita protects the alliance by encouraging open, trust-building communication.