Shloka 28
सीताभर्त्सना
The Ogresses’ Threats to Sita and Her Vow of Fidelity
अन्या तु विकटा नाम लम्बमानपयोधरा।।5.24.28।।अब्रवीत्कुपिता सीतां मुष्टिमुद्यम्य गर्जती।
anyā tu vikaṭā nāma lambamāna-payodharā || 5.24.28 ||
abravīt kupitā sītāṃ muṣṭim udyamya garjatī |
Alors une autre, nommée Vikata, aux seins pendants, s'adressa avec colère à Sita, levant le poing et rugissant.
Now Vikata another ogress with hanging breasts raised her fist up in anger and roared at Sita.
FAQs
The verse sets up the ethical contrast: intimidation and cruelty are portrayed as the rākṣasīs’ mode, against which Sītā’s dharmic restraint and truthfulness stand out.
A new rākṣasī, Vikaṭā, steps forward physically threatening Sītā, signaling escalation in the harassment.
Sītā’s patience (kṣamā) is implicitly emphasized by the depiction of surrounding aggression.