Ramayana — Sundara Kanda, Sarga 34, Shloka 4
सीताहनूमद्भाषणम्
Sita Tests the Messenger; Hanuman Offers Reassurance
लक्ष्मणश्च महातेजा भर्तुस्तेऽनुचरः प्रियः।कृतवान्शोकसन्तप्तश्शिरसा तेऽभिवादनम्।।।।
lakṣmaṇaś ca mahātejā bhartus te 'nucaraḥ priyaḥ | kṛtavān śokasantaptaḥ śirasā te 'bhivādanam ||
Lakṣmaṇa yang bercahaya agung, pengiring setia yang dikasihi bagi suamimu; walau hangus oleh dukacita, menundukkan kepala memberi sembah dan mengirim salam hormat kepadamu.
"The mighty Lakshmana too, a dear brother and follower of your husband is immersed in grief, and sends salutations to you."
FAQs
Dharma is reverence toward the righteous and steadfast loyalty—Lakṣmaṇa honors Sītā despite grief, upholding respectful conduct and duty.
As part of delivering Rāma’s message, Hanuman conveys Lakṣmaṇa’s grief and his respectful salutation to Sītā.
Lakṣmaṇa’s disciplined devotion and humility (bowing in respect even while suffering).