Shloka 6.48.7

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

Devanagari script

वैधव्यंयान्तियैर्नार्योऽलक्षणैर्भाग्यदुर्लभाः ।नात्मनन्तानिपश्यामिपश्यन्तीहतलक्षणा ।।।।

Transliteration

vimānaṃ puṣpakaṃ tat tu sannivartya manojavam |

dīnā trijaṭayā sītā laṅkām eva praveśitā ||

Translation

Then, turning back that mind-swift Pushpaka aerial car, the distressed Sita—led by Trijata—was brought back into Lanka.

Context

"Those inauspicious signs found in unlucky and widowed women are difficult to find in me. I do not see any such signs in me."

Characters & Entities

• Sītā
• Trijaṭā
• Puṣpaka-vimāna
• Laṅkā

FAQs

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

The verse highlights compassion within an adharmic setting: Trijata’s guidance of Sita suggests that even among rakshasas, individuals may act with humane restraint.

What is the narrative situation?

Sita is transported via the Pushpaka vehicle back into Lanka under Trijata’s escort.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Trijata’s empathy and protective conduct toward Sita, contrasting with the general hostility of Lanka.