Shloka 25
सीताप्रत्याख्यानम् / Rama’s Post-Victory Address to Sītā
Public Opinion and Royal Duty
tataḥ priyāraha-śravaṇātad-apriyaṁ paryādupaśrutya ciraṁ sā maithilī | mumoca bāṣpaṁ subhṛśaṁ pravepitā gajenadāra-hasta-ābhihatā iva sallakī ||
愛する人の口から耳に痛い言葉を聞くや、マイティリーは久しく泣き続け、激しく震えて涙をあふれさせた。さながら、力ある象の幹のごとき手に打たれた蔓草のようであった。
"In the same way even Vibheeshana's hard work leaving his brother devoid of good qualities and coming to me on his own has given success."
FAQs
Dharma includes empathy: the text foregrounds the human cost of harsh speech, reminding that righteousness must also consider compassion and the harm caused by words.
Immediately after Rāma’s severe remarks, Sītā reacts with shock and grief, trembling and weeping uncontrollably.
Endurance amid suffering: Sītā’s capacity to bear emotional injury, while remaining steadfast to truth, is highlighted through poignant imagery.