Shloka 5.35.85

रामलक्षणवर्णनम् (Description of Rama and Lakshmana; Alliance Narrative to Sita)

Devanagari script

अतुलं च गता हर्षं प्रहर्षेण च जानकी।नेत्राभ्यां वक्रपक्ष्माभ्यां मुमोचानन्दजं जलम्।।।।

Transliteration

atulaṃ ca gatā harṣaṃ praharṣeṇa ca jānakī | netrābhyāṃ vakrapakṣmābhyāṃ mumoca ānandajaṃ jalam ||

Translation

Janaki felt immeasurable joy, and in that gladness she let fall tears born of happiness from her eyes, fringed with curved lashes.

Context

Janaki experienced immeasurable happiness and shed tears of joy through her curved eyes.

Characters & Entities

• Sita (Janaki)

FAQs

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

Dharma supports hope grounded in truth: when truthful assurance arrives, grief can rightly give way to restorative joy without abandoning moral resolve.

What is the narrative situation?

After becoming convinced of Hanuman’s message and authenticity, Sita’s emotional state shifts from despair to overwhelming relief.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sita’s resilience—her capacity to endure suffering and yet respond sincerely when genuine hope appears.