Shloka 5.15.46

अशोकवनिकायां सीतादर्शनम् (Sita Seen in the Ashoka Grove)

Devanagari script

भूषणानि च मुख्यानि दृष्टानि धरणीतले।अनयैवापविद्धानि स्वनवन्ति महान्ति च।।।।

Transliteration

bhūṣaṇāni ca mukhyāni dṛṣṭāni dharaṇītale |

anayaivāpaviddhāni svanavanti mahānti ca ||

Translation

“And on the ground were seen her foremost ornaments—large and choice—cast down by her alone, sounding as they fell.”

Context

"The jingling, choice ornaments were thrown down on the ground.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Sītā (implied: “by her alone”)
• ornaments (bhūṣaṇa)

FAQs

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

Dharma protects truth and the vulnerable: Sītā’s act of dropping ornaments creates a truthful trail, enabling righteous intervention.

What is the narrative situation?

Reference to the abduction episode where Sītā threw down ornaments that were later seen on the ground.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sītā’s presence of mind and courage under duress, serving satya (leaving traceable signs).