Shloka 5.27.6

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

Devanagari script

स्वप्नो ह्यद्य मया दृष्टो दारुणो रोमहर्षणः।राक्षसानामभावाय भर्तुरस्या भवाय च।।5.27.6।।

Transliteration

svapno hy adya mayā dṛṣṭo dāruṇo roma-harṣaṇaḥ | rākṣasānām abhāvāya bhartur asyā bhavāya ca || 5.27.6 ||

Translation

Today I saw a dreadful, hair-raising dream—foretelling the destruction of the rākṣasas and the triumph of her husband.

Context

"Tonight I had a terrific, horriplating nightmare in which I saw the annihilation of all demons and the triumph of Sita's husband".

Characters & Entities

• Trijaṭā
• Rākṣasas
• Sītā (implied by 'her')
• Sītā’s husband (Rāma, implied)

FAQs

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

Adharma (cruelty and unlawful captivity) ultimately collapses; the verse asserts a moral universe where truth and righteousness culminate in the defeat of violent wrongdoing.

What is the narrative situation?

Trijaṭā reports a terrifying dream to the other rākṣasīs, interpreting it as a sign that Rāvaṇa’s side will be destroyed and Sītā’s husband will prevail.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Trijaṭā’s truthfulness and moral clarity—she dares to state an ominous truth to her own group, aligning with dharma over factional loyalty.