Shloka 5.27.18

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

Devanagari script

लक्ष्मणेन सह भ्रात्रा सीतया सह वीर्यवान्।।5.27.18।।आरुह्य पुष्पकं दिव्यं विमानं सूर्यसन्निभम्।उत्तरां दिशमालोक्य जगाम पुरुषोत्तमः।।5.27.19।।

Transliteration

pāṇḍurarṣabhayuktena rathenāṣṭayujā svayam |

ihopayātaḥ kākutsthaḥ sītayā saha bhāryayā ||5.27.17||

Translation

Kākutstha himself arrived here with his wife Sītā, riding a chariot drawn by eight pale-white bulls.

Context

"Valiant Rama, foremost among men, accompanied by his brother Lakshmana and wife Sita went towards the northerly direction in the wonderful Pushpaka chariot that resembled the Sun.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma (Kākutstha)
• Sītā
• Chariot
• Eight white bulls

FAQs

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

The verse reinforces the ideal of rightful marital unity and protection: Rama’s coming “with Sītā” signals the restoration of dharmic order where the innocent are rescued and truth is upheld.

What is the narrative situation?

In the dream-vision sequence, Rāma is seen arriving with Sītā on a chariot drawn by eight white bulls.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s steadfast responsibility: his presence with Sītā suggests commitment to justice, protection, and truth.