Shloka 5.29.5

निमित्तप्रादुर्भावः — Auspicious Omens Arise for Sita

Devanagari script

शुभं पुनर्हेमसमानवर्ण मीषद्रजोध्वस्तमिवामलाक्ष्याः।वास स्स्थिताया श्शिखराग्रदन्त्याः किञ्चित्परिस्रंसत चारुगात्य्राः।।5.29.5।।

Transliteration

śubhaṃ punar hemasamānavarṇam īṣadrajodhvastam ivāmalākṣyāḥ | vāsaḥ sthitāyāḥ śikharāgradantyāḥ kiñcit parisraṃsata cārugātryāḥ ||5.29.5||

Translation

Again, as an auspicious sign, the garment of the clear-eyed lady—golden in hue though slightly dulled by dust—slipped a little as she stood, she whose teeth were fine and well-formed and whose limbs were lovely.

Context

Her eyes were pristine, teeth well-shaped. The gold-hued auspicious sari on her charming limbs was now a little soiled on account of dust. It slipped slightly as she stood up. This augured well for her.

Characters & Entities

• Sītā

FAQs

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

Righteous endurance is met with favorable turning points: the auspicious sign underscores that steadfast satya is not abandoned by the moral order of the epic.

What is the narrative situation?

The narration continues listing auspicious omens appearing on Sītā, signaling impending relief.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Steadfast purity and patience—Sītā remains true, and auspicious signs accumulate around her.