Shloka 33
अशोकवनिकायां सीतादर्शनम्
Sita Seen in the Ashoka Grove
विहतामिव च श्रद्धामाशां प्रतिहतामिव।।।।सोपसर्गां यथा सिद्धिं बुद्धिं सकलुषामिव।
vihatām iva ca śraddhām āśāṃ pratihatām iva | sopasargāṃ yathā siddhiṃ buddhiṃ sakaluṣām iva ||
Sie erschien wie ein zerschlagener Glaube, wie eine vereitelte Hoffnung—wie ein Erfolg, von Hindernissen bedrängt, wie ein Geist, verdunkelt und befleckt.
She was like faith shattered, hope frustrated, desires blocked by obstacles, success vitiated, fame marred and intellect blurred.
FAQs
The verse warns how adharma and oppression can damage inner supports (faith, hope, clarity). Dharma therefore includes protecting the vulnerable and restoring moral order.
Hanumān describes the psychological devastation visible in Sītā’s condition during confinement.
Moral sensitivity and empathy—Hanumān’s ability to read suffering and respond with righteous resolve.