Ramayana — Sundara Kanda, Sarga 37, Shloka 38
हनूमत्सीतासंवादः
Hanuman’s Offer of Rescue and Sita’s Dharmic Refusal
तदवस्थाप्यतां बुद्धिरलं देवि विकाङ्क्षया।विशोकं कुरु वैदेहि राघवं सहलक्ष्मणम्।।।।
tad avasthāpyatāṃ buddhir alaṃ devi vikāṅkṣayā | viśokaṃ kuru vaidehi rāghavaṃ saha-lakṣmaṇam ||
Wahai permaisuri, cukuplah keinginan yang lahir daripada putus asa yang tidak wajar itu. Teguhkanlah buddhi-mu, wahai Vaidehī, dan bebaskan Rāghava bersama Lakṣmaṇa daripada dukacita.
"O queen! it is enough. Give up this unworthy attitude. Be stable. O Vaidehi, rid Lakshmana and Rama of grief".
FAQs
Dharma here is steadiness of mind and right resolve in crisis—rejecting unworthy despair and acting in ways that reduce suffering for others (Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa).
Hanuman, having found Sītā in Laṅkā, encourages her to abandon despair and regain mental steadiness, assuring the path toward reunion.
Hanuman’s compassion and practical wisdom (hitopadeśa) in strengthening Sītā’s courage and focusing her on righteous outcomes.