Shloka 5.58.8

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

Devanagari script

गच्छतश्च हि मे घोरं विघ्नरूपमिवाभवत्।काञ्चनं शिखरं दिव्यं पश्यामि सुमनोहरम्।।।।

Transliteration

tṛṇavad bhāṣitaṃ tāsāṃ gaṇayāmāsa jānakī | garjitaṃ ca tadā tāsāṃ sītāṃ prāpya nirarthakam ||

Translation

Jānakī counted their speech as no more than a blade of grass; and their roaring threats against Sītā proved futile.

Context

"Even as I was leaping I saw a terrific and wonderful golden peak which came as if to obstruct me on my path.

Characters & Entities

• Sītā (Jānakī)
• Rākṣasī demonesses

FAQs

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

Dharma supported by satya gives inner steadiness; intimidation loses force when one is anchored in truth and righteousness.

What is the narrative situation?

The demonesses threaten Sītā, but she remains unmoved and refuses to be psychologically broken.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sītā’s dhairya (fortitude) and satya-niṣṭhā (commitment to truth and fidelity).