Shloka 11
रावणस्य तर्जनं सीताया धर्मोक्तिः
Ravana’s Threats and Sita’s Dharma-Centered Reply
ओष्ठप्रकारैरपरा वक्त्रनेत्रैस्तथापराः।सीतामाश्वासयामासुस्तर्जितां तेन रक्षसा।।।।
oṣṭhaprakārair aparā vaktranetrair tathāparāḥ |sītām āśvāsayāmāsuḥ tarjitāṃ tena rakṣasā ||
Unas intentaron consolar a Sītā con movimientos de los labios, y otras, del mismo modo, con gestos del rostro y de los ojos, cuando ella había sido amenazada por aquel rākṣasa.
When Sita was threatened by the demon king, the daughters of gods and gandharvas there consoled her through gestures of their lips and eyes.
FAQs
Dharma includes offering support to the vulnerable: even without words, gentle reassurance becomes an ethical act against cruelty.
After Rāvaṇa’s threatening words, the celestial maidens present try to comfort Sītā through nonverbal gestures.
Compassionate encouragement—standing with Sītā and strengthening her resolve amid intimidation.