Ramayana — Sundara Kanda, Sarga 33, Shloka 6
हनूमत्सीतासंवादः
Hanumān–Sītā Dialogue and Identity Verification
का त्वं भवसि रुद्राणां मरुतां वा वरानने।वसूनां हि वरारोहे देवता प्रतिभासि मे।।।।
kā tvaṃ bhavasi rudrāṇāṃ marutāṃ vā varānane | vasūnāṃ hi varārohe devatā pratibhāsi me ||
O marikit ang mukha, sino ka—isa ba sa mga Rudra, sa mga Marut, o sa mga Vasu? O dalagang may marilag na mga sangkap, sa aking paningin ay wari kang isang diyosa.
"O beautiful lady! Do you belong to the race of Rudras, or Marutas, or Vasus?. O noble lady, you appear a goddess to me.
FAQs
Respectful speech and humility: even amid uncertainty, Hanumān addresses her with honor, reflecting dharma in interpersonal conduct.
Hanumān continues to test and interpret Sītā’s identity, expressing that she seems divine.
Reverence and humility—Hanumān’s ability to honor sanctity even while investigating.