Shloka 2.78.17

अष्टसप्ततितमः सर्गः — Śatrughna’s Fury and Bharata’s Restraint (Mantharā Episode)

Devanagari script

तस्या ह्याकृष्यमाणाया मन्थराया स्ततस्ततः।चित्रं बहुविधं भाण्डं पृथिव्यां तद्व्यशीर्यत।।।।

Transliteration

tasyā hy ākṛṣyamāṇāyā mantharāyāḥ tataḥ tataḥ | citraṃ bahuvidhaṃ bhāṇḍaṃ pṛthivyāṃ tad vyaśīryata ||

Translation

As Mantharā was being dragged, her many-colored and various ornaments scattered and broke, strewn here and there upon the ground.

Context

While Manthara was being dragged by Satrughna, the collection of ornaments of many colours and of various kinds worn by her were broken and scattered here and there all over the ground.

Characters & Entities

• Mantharā
• ornaments/valuables (bhāṇḍa)
• pṛthivī (ground/earth)

FAQs

What is the core ethical principle (Dharma) in this verse?

A symbolic reminder: external splendor (ornaments, status) is fragile; dharma and inner discipline are the stable supports when turmoil erupts.

What is the narrative situation?

During the dragging, Mantharā’s ornaments fall and scatter across the ground, visually marking the chaos in the palace.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

The verse emphasizes no direct virtue; it underscores the narrative consequence of violent anger—disorder and loss.