Shloka 6.48.28

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

Devanagari script

सात्वंभवसुविस्रब्धाअनुमानैस्सुखोदयैः ।अहतौपश्यकाकुत्स्थौस्नेहादेतद्ब्र्रवीमिते ।।।।

Transliteration

sā tvaṃ bhava suvisrabdhā anumānaiḥ sukhodayaiḥ | ahatau paśya kākutsthau snehād etad bravīmi te ||

Translation

So be wholly reassured by these auspicious signs; see that the two Kakutsthas are unharmed. Out of affection, I speak thus to you.

Context

"This army is not doubting, not perturbed also, that they are killed. They are guarding the Kakutsthas lovingly. I am telling you."

Characters & Entities

• Sītā
• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Kakutstha lineage

FAQs

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

Dharma supports calming fear through grounded reasoning (anumāna) and benevolent speech—truth conveyed with care.

What is the narrative situation?

The speaker urges Sītā to trust the visible and inferential signs that Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa are not slain.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rational clarity joined with kindness—using evidence to restore courage.