Shloka 5.27.44

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

Devanagari script

प्रणिपातप्रसन्ना हि मैथिली जनकात्मजा।।5.27.44।।अलमेषा परित्रातुं राक्षस्यो महतो भयात्।

Transliteration

praṇipāta-prasannā hi maithilī janakātmajā | alam eṣā paritrātuṃ rākṣasyo mahato bhayāt ||5.27.44||

Translation

For Maithilī, Janaka’s daughter, is gracious to one who bows down in humble submission; she is able, O rākṣasīs, to save you from great fear.

Context

"O she-demons, this Janaka's daughter from Mithila who is capable of protecting you against great dangers will be pleased by your submission.

Characters & Entities

• Maithilī (Sītā)
• Janaka
• Rākṣasīs

FAQs

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

Śaraṇāgati and kṣamā: sincere submission and repentance can awaken the compassion of the righteous, who may protect even former offenders.

What is the narrative situation?

A rākṣasī argues that Sītā’s nature is forgiving when approached with humility, and that this may avert the impending danger.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sītā’s kṣamā (forbearance/forgiveness) and nobility—her readiness to respond to humility rather than vengeance.