Shloka 6.48.13

सीताविलापः—त्रिजटासान्त्वनं च (Sita’s Lament and Trijata’s Consolation)

Devanagari script

समग्रयवमच्छ्रिद्रपाणिपादंचवर्णवत् ।मन्दस्मितेत्येवचमांकन्यालाक्षणिनोद्विजाः ।।।।

Transliteration

samagrayavam acchridra-pāṇipādaṃ ca varṇavat |

mandasmite 'ty eva ca māṃ kanyālākṣaṇino dvijāḥ ||

Translation

They described my palms and feet as compact and without gaps—marks of auspiciousness; and they said my gentle smile too is a maiden’s auspicious sign.

Context

"My palms and feet placed together have no space which are auspicious marks and brahmins have said that my gentle smile is also a mark of auspiciousness."

Characters & Entities

• Sītā
• dvijāḥ (Brahmins)

FAQs

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

It points to the limitation of external validation. Dharma ultimately depends on inner steadfastness and truth, not merely on socially recognized ‘signs’.

What is the narrative situation?

Sītā continues recalling what Brahmins said about her auspicious traits, as she grieves the apparent loss of her protectors.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Humility—Sītā does not boast; she mournfully questions why such signs did not prevent catastrophe.