Shloka 5.27.1

त्रिजटास्वप्नवर्णनम् (Trijata’s Dream-Omens and the Rakshasis’ Reversal)

Devanagari script

इत्युक्तास्सीतया घोरं राक्षस्यः क्रोधमूर्छिताः।काश्चिज्जग्मुस्तदाख्यातुं रावणस्य तरस्विनः।।5.27.1।।

Transliteration

ity uktāḥ sītayā ghoraṃ rākṣasyaḥ krodhamūrchitāḥ | kāścid jagmus tad ākhyātuṃ rāvaṇasya tarasvinaḥ ||

Translation

Thus addressed by Sītā, some of the terrifying rākṣasī-women—faint with rage—went to report it to swift-acting Rāvaṇa.

Context

Hearing Sita's words, some terrifying demonesses, overwhelmed with anger, went to inform Ravana, who was quick to act.

Characters & Entities

• Sītā
• Rākṣasī-guards
• Rāvaṇa

FAQs

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

The verse shows how adharma operates through intimidation and group violence; it contrasts Sītā’s truth-grounded firmness with the rākṣasīs’ rage-driven conduct.

What is the narrative situation?

After Sītā’s statements in Aśoka-vana, some rākṣasīs rush to inform Rāvaṇa, moving the episode toward direct confrontation.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

By contrast: Sītā’s courage versus the rākṣasīs’ anger and hostility.