Shloka 5.26.25

सीताविलापः — Sita’s Lament and Prophecy of Lanka’s Ruin

Devanagari script

अन्विष्य रक्षसां लङ्कां कुर्याद्रामस्सलक्ष्मणः।न हि ताभ्यां रिपुर्दृष्टो मुहूर्तमपि जीवति।।।।

Transliteration

anviṣya rakṣasāṃ laṅkāṃ kuryād rāmaḥ salakṣmaṇaḥ |

na hi tābhyāṃ ripur dṛṣṭo muhūrtam api jīvati ||

Translation

If Rāma, with Lakṣmaṇa, were to find this Laṅkā of the rākṣasas and take action, no enemy seen by those two would live even for a moment.

Context

"If only Lakshmana and Rama in their quest for Lanka reach here, it is not possible within their sight for the enemy to survive even a moment.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Laṅkā
• rākṣasa (demons)

FAQs

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

Dharma is protective and restorative: when righteous power (Rāma with Lakṣmaṇa) confronts adharma, injustice cannot endure.

What is the narrative situation?

Sītā, still imprisoned, expresses unwavering confidence that once Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa reach Laṅkā, the rākṣasa opposition will be swiftly destroyed.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Śraddhā (trust) and courage: Sītā’s faith in Rāma’s dharmic strength remains unbroken.