Shloka 32
अभिज्ञानवृत्तान्त-प्रत्यायनम्
Token of Recognition and the Crow–Brahmāstra Episode
गमने च कृतोत्साहमवेक्ष्य वरवर्णिनी।।।।विवर्धमानं च हि मामुवाच जनकात्मजा।
gamane ca kṛtotsāham avekṣya varavarṇinī |
vivardhamānaṃ ca hi mām uvāca janakātmajā ||
புறப்படத் தயாராகி, என் உருவம் பெருகுவதையும் கண்டு, அழகிய நிறமுடைய ஜனகாத்மஜை என்னிடம் கூறினாள்.
"Seeing me eager to depart and growing in size, the loving daughter of Janaka said.
FAQs
Dharma here is purposeful action: the messenger prepares to fulfill his duty, and Sītā responds with timely instruction—right speech at the right moment.
Hanumān is about to depart Laṅkā after meeting Sītā; she observes his readiness and his expanding form and begins giving her message.
Hanumān’s resolve and readiness to serve; Sītā’s composure and clarity in giving instructions despite distress.