Shloka 20
सरमा-सीता संवादः
Saramā Consoles Sītā; Preparations in Laṅkā
इतिब्रुवाणासरमाराक्षसीसीतयासह ।सर्वोद्योगेनसैन्यानांशब्दंशुश्रावभैरवम् ।।।।
iti bruvāṇā saramā rākṣasī sītayā saha | sarvodyogena sainyānāṃ śabdaṃ śuśrāva bhairavam ||
Tatkala Saramā, rākṣasī itu, berkata demikian bersama Sītā, ia mendengar bunyi menggerunkan pasukan yang sedang bersiap sedia dengan segala upaya.
While Saarana was speaking to Sita, frightening sounds of the army making all kinds of attempts were heard.
FAQs
The verse underscores moral urgency: when adharma persists, conflict becomes imminent, and the world responds with mobilization toward resolution.
During Saramā’s conversation with Sītā, the audible signs of military mobilization begin to fill the surroundings.
Alertness and composure—Saramā registers the danger-signs while remaining engaged in consoling Sītā.