Shloka 5.58.79

सुन्दरकाण्डे अष्टपञ्चाशः सर्गः — हनुमद्वृत्तान्तकथनम्, सीताभिज्ञान-प्रदानम्, लङ्कादाह-वर्णनम्

Devanagari script

याते तस्मिन् दशग्रीवे राक्षस्यो विकृताननाः।।5.58.79।।सीतां निर्भर्त्सयामासुर्वाक्यैः क्रूरैस्सुदारुणैः।

Transliteration

yāte tasmin daśagrīve rākṣasyo vikṛtānanāḥ | sītāṃ nirbhartsayāmāsur vākyaiḥ krūraiḥ sudāruṇaiḥ ||

Translation

When the ten-necked one (Rāvaṇa) had gone, the hideous-faced demonesses began to harass Sītā with cruel and terrifying words.

Characters & Entities

• Rāvaṇa (Daśagrīva)
• Sītā
• Rākṣasī demonesses

FAQs

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

Dharma rejects cruelty in speech; verbal abuse is also a form of harm and a mark of adharma.

What is the narrative situation?

After Rāvaṇa is taken away, the demonesses redirect their aggression toward Sītā through threats.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

By contrast, Sītā’s steadfastness (seen in following verses) stands against intimidation.