Shloka 5.27.17

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

Devanagari script

पाण्डुरर्षभयुक्तेन रथेनाष्टयुजा स्वयम्।।5.27.17।।इहोपयातः काकुत्स्थ स्सीतया सह भार्यया।

Transliteration

tatastābhyāṃ kumārābhyām āsthitaḥ sa gajottamaḥ |

sītayā ca viśālākṣyā laṅkāyā uparisthitaḥ ||5.27.16||

Translation

Then that finest of elephants, mounted by the two princes and by large-eyed Sītā, stood above Laṅkā.

Context

"Rama accompanied by his wife Sita came on a chariot yoked to eight white oxen.

Characters & Entities

• Sītā
• Laṅkā
• Two princes (Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa implied)
• Elephant

FAQs

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

The scene symbolizes dharma’s ascendancy over adharma: the righteous (princes with Sītā) are depicted literally above Laṅkā, implying moral victory and the lifting of oppression.

What is the narrative situation?

In Hanumān’s dream-vision, Sītā and the two princes are shown mounted on an elephant positioned above Laṅkā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Leadership aligned with righteousness: the princes’ presence with Sītā indicates rightful protection and impending justice.