Shloka 5.58.81

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

Devanagari script

वृथागर्जितनिश्चेष्टा राक्षस्यः पिशिताशनाः।।।।रावणाय शशंसुस्ताः सीताध्यवसितं महत्।

Transliteration

tatas tāḥ sahitāḥ sarvā nihatāśā nirudyamāḥ | parikṣipya samantāt tāṃ nidrāvaśam upāgatāḥ ||

Translation

Then all of them together—hopes dashed and efforts abandoned—spread themselves around her on every side and fell under the sway of sleep.

Context

"Since the threatenings of the she-demons were of no use the ogresses who live on flesh and blood reported to Ravana about great Sita's formidable determination.

Characters & Entities

• Sītā
• Rākṣasī demonesses

FAQs

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

Unrighteous effort collapses when it cannot shake truth; perseverance in dharma outlasts coercion and fear.

What is the narrative situation?

Unable to break Sītā’s resolve, the demonesses give up active harassment and fall asleep around her.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sītā’s quiet spiritual resilience—strength that does not require aggression to prevail.