Ramayana — Yuddha Kanda, Sarga 33, Shloka 22
सरमा-सीता संवादः
Saramā Consoles Sītā; Preparations in Laṅkā
सन्नाहजननीह्येषाभैरवाभीरु: भेरिका ।भेरीनादंचगम्भीरंशृणुतोयदनिःस्वनम् ।।।।
sannāhajananī hy eṣā bhairavā bhīru bherikā | bherīnādaṃ ca gambhīraṃ śṛṇu toyadaniḥsvanam ||
O mahiyain, ang nakapanghihilakbot na pagtambol na ito ang hudyat ng paghahanda sa digmaan; pakinggan mo ang malalim na tunog ng tambol, na gaya ng ugong ng mga ulap na may dalang ulan.
"O Timid Sita! Listen to the deep penetrating sounds of drums like the rumbling of rain clouds signifying the preparations of the army."
FAQs
Facing reality without panic supports dharma: Saramā encourages attentive understanding of events rather than fear-driven confusion.
Saramā interprets the booming drums as signs of full military readiness and explains their significance to Sītā.
Reassuring wisdom—Saramā frames frightening sounds in an intelligible way to steady Sītā’s mind.