Shloka 5
सरमा-सीता संवादः
Saramā Consoles Sītā; Preparations in Laṅkā
तांसमाश्वासयामाससखीस्नेहेनसुव्रता ।समाश्वसिहिवैदेही माभूत्तेमवसोव्यथा ।।।।
tāṃ samāśvāsayāmāsa sakhī snehena suvratā |
samāśvasi hi vaidehi mā bhūt te manaso vyathā ||
اس کی سہیلی، نیک ورت سرما نے محبت سے اسے دلاسا دیا: “اے ویدیہی، سنبھل جاؤ؛ تمہارے من میں کوئی دکھ نہ رہے۔”
"O Sita! God like lady! Mighty Rama will soon release your single plait hanging up to hind part for many months before."
FAQs
Dharma here is expressed as compassionate speech—comforting the afflicted with truthful reassurance rather than indifference or cruelty.
After finding Sītā unconscious and distressed, Saramā speaks gently to steady her and reduce her mental anguish.
Kindness (dayā) and supportive friendship—Saramā’s affection becomes a moral act in a hostile environment.