Shloka 5.27.45

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

Devanagari script

अपि चास्या विशालाक्ष्या न किंचिदुपलक्षये।।5.27.45।।विरूपमपि चाङ्गेषु सुसूक्ष्ममपि लक्षणम्।

Transliteration

api cāsyā viśālākṣyā na kiṃcid upalakṣaye | virūpam api cāṅgeṣu susūkṣmam api lakṣaṇam ||5.27.45||

Translation

And moreover, in this large-eyed lady I perceive not even the slightest inauspicious mark—no deformity or ill-sign, not even subtle, upon her limbs.

Context

"Look at the signs on her body. There is not a little inauspiciousness in the limbs of the large-eyed princess from Mithila.

Characters & Entities

• Sītā (implied by description: viśālākṣī)

FAQs

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

Recognition of inner virtue through outer steadiness: the righteous (dhārmika) are portrayed as bearing no inauspicious mark, reinforcing trust in satya and moral purity.

What is the narrative situation?

The rākṣasīs assess Sītā and interpret her bodily signs as auspicious, supporting the belief that her suffering will end and justice will prevail.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sītā’s śuddhatā (purity) and steadfastness—her integrity remains unmarred despite captivity.