Shloka 4.6.10

आभरण-प्रत्यभिज्ञानम् (Recognition of Sītā’s Ornaments)

Devanagari script

अनुमानात्तु जानामि मैथिली सा न संशयः।ह्रियमाणा मया दृष्टा रक्षसा क्रूरकर्मणा4.6.9।।क्रोशन्ती राम रामेति लक्ष्मणेति च विस्वरम्।स्फुरन्ती रावणस्याङ्के पन्नगेन्द्रवधूर्यथा4.6.10।।

Transliteration

anumānāt tu jānāmi maithilī sā na saṃśayaḥ |

hriyamāṇā mayā dṛṣṭā rakṣasā krūrakarmaṇā ||

krośantī rāma rām eti lakṣmaṇeti ca visvaram |

sphurantī rāvaṇasyāṅke pannagendra-vadhūr yathā ||

Translation

“By inference I know it was Maithilī—there is no doubt. I saw her being carried away by a cruel rākṣasa. Crying out ‘Rāma! Rāma!’ and ‘Lakṣmaṇa!’ in a broken voice, she writhed on Rāvaṇa’s lap like the queen of serpents.”

Context

'Yes, I remember. I had observed a lady being carried away by a wicked demon. She was crying loudly 'Oh, Rama Oh Rama Oh Lakshmana' in a husky voice. It was Maithili. She was wriggling on the lap of Ravana like a female serpent.

Characters & Entities

• Maithili (Sita)
• Rama
• Lakshmana
• Ravana
• rakshasa

FAQs

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

Satya in testimony: the speaker reports what was witnessed and what is concluded without exaggeration, underscoring truthful speech as a foundation for righteous action.

What is the narrative situation?

An ally recounts the sight of Sītā being abducted, including her cries for Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa and her resistance against Rāvaṇa.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sītā’s steadfast fidelity and courage—calling on Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa while resisting—alongside the witness’s commitment to accurate reporting.