Shloka 5.27.36

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

Devanagari script

लङ्का दृष्टा मया स्वप्ने रावणेनाभिरक्षिता।।5.27.36।।

दग्धा रामस्य दूतेन वानरेण तरस्विना।

Transliteration

laṅkā ceyaṃ purī ramyā savājirathakuñjarāḥ ||5.27.35||

sāgare patitā dṛṣṭā bhagnagopuratoraṇā |

Translation

This lovely city of Laṅkā—with its horses, chariots, and elephants—I saw fallen into the sea, its gatehouses and archways shattered.

Context

"In my dream I saw this city of Lanka protected by Ravana burnt down by a powerful vanara, a messenger of Rama.

Characters & Entities

• Laṅkā
• sea (sāgara)
• gatehouses (gopura)
• archways (toraṇa)
• horses
• chariots
• elephants

FAQs

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

Unrighteous rule collapses: material splendor cannot protect a city founded on adharma; consequences overtake even fortified power.

What is the narrative situation?

Trijaṭā foresees Laṅkā’s ruin in a dream, warning that the present oppression of Sītā will bring downfall.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Truth-speaking foresight—Trijaṭā uses a vision to redirect others toward safer, more ethical conduct.