Ramayana — Yuddha Kanda, Sarga 34, Shloka 6
सरमायाḥ सीतासान्त्वनम् तथा रावणनिश्चयश्रवणम्
Saarana Consoles Sita and Reports Ravana’s Resolve
समर्थागगनंगन्तुमपिवात्वंरसातलम् ।अवगच्छाम्यकर्तव्यंकर्तव्यंतेमदन्तरे ।।।।
samarthā gaganaṃ gantum api vā tvaṃ rasātalam |
avagacchāmy akartavyaṃ kartavyaṃ te madantare ||
समर्था त्वं गगनं गन्तुम्, अपि वा रसातलं; अवगच्छामि—मदर्थं ते अकर्तव्यमपि कर्तव्यं भवति॥
"Dark-eyed Sita! I am eager to go (to Rama's presence) and communicate your welfare and message. I can return back hidden (from Ravana's view)."
FAQs
Dharma is framed as steadfast obligation (kartavya) toward protecting the innocent and supporting truth: Sītā recognizes Saramā’s sense of duty in helping her.
Sītā acknowledges Saramā’s extraordinary capacity and willingness to act for her welfare.
Gratitude and discernment: Sītā correctly perceives Saramā’s loyalty and moral intent.