Shloka 2
सीताहनूमद्भाषणम्
Sita Tests the Messenger; Hanuman Offers Reassurance
अहं रामस्य सन्देशाद्देवि दूतस्तवागतः।वैदेहि कुशली रामस्त्वां च कौशलमब्रवीत्।।।।
ahaṃ rāmasya sandeśād devi dūtas tavāgataḥ | vaidehi kuśalī rāmas tvāṃ ca kauśalam abravīt ||
தேவி வைதேஹி! ஸ்ரீராமனின் ஆணையால் உன்னிடம் தூதனாக நான் வந்தேன். ஸ்ரீராமர் நலமுடன் உள்ளார்; உன் குசல-க்ஷேமத்தையும் விசாரித்து அருளினார்.
"By the command of Rama I am here as a messenger. He is keeping well. He is well and wishes you well.
FAQs
Dharma is faithful service and truthful speech: Hanumān identifies himself plainly as dūta (envoy) and conveys Rāma’s well-being and concern without deception.
After approaching Sītā in Aśoka-vana, Hanumān formally declares his mission: he is sent by Rāma and brings reassurance of Rāma’s safety and care.
Hanumān’s loyalty and reliability as a messenger—precision, honesty, and compassion in delivering a message meant to revive hope.