Shloka 5.27.41

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

Devanagari script

तदलं क्रूरवाक्यैश्च सान्त्वमेवाभिधीयताम्।।5.27.41।।अभियाचाम वैदेहीमेतद्धि मम रोचते।

Transliteration

tad alaṃ krūravākyaiś ca sāntvam evābhidhīyatām | abhiyācāma vaidehīm etad dhi mama rocate ||5.27.41||

Translation

Enough of cruel speech; let only conciliatory words be spoken. Let us beg Vaidehī for pardon—this is the course I approve.

Context

"Give up these cruel taunts. Speak to her in a cordial manner. We will beg Vaidehi's forgiveness. I like this kind of action.

Characters & Entities

• Vaidehī (Sītā)

FAQs

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

Dharma here is expressed as restraint in speech and a turn toward reconciliation: abandoning cruelty (hiṃsā through words) and choosing sāntva (gentle conciliation) and apology.

What is the narrative situation?

After unsettling signs/dream-omens among the rākṣasīs, one of them urges the others to stop threatening Sītā and instead placate her by requesting forgiveness.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Prāyaścitta-buddhi (repentant intent) and dayā (compassion), shown through the decision to replace harshness with conciliatory speech.