Shloka 50
त्रिजटास्वप्नवर्णनम्
Trijata’s Dream-Omens and the Rakshasis’ Reversal
करेणुहस्तप्रतिम स्सव्यश्चोरुरनुत्तमः।।5.27.50।।वेपमानः सूचयति राघवं पुरतः स्थितम्।
kareṇu-hasta-pratimaḥ savyaś corur anuttamaḥ | vepamānaḥ sūcayati rāghavaṁ purataḥ sthitam || 5.27.50 ||
Ang kanyang napakahusay na kaliwang hita, na tulad ng nguso ng babaeng elepante, ay nanginginig—wari’y itinuturo na si Rāghava (Rāma) ay nakatayo sa harap niya.
"Her excellent left thigh, comparable to a female elephant's trunk is trembling, as though indicating that Rama is standing in her presence.
FAQs
Even in extreme distress, dharma is sustained through hope grounded in truth: the verse frames bodily omens as signs that righteous help (Rāma) is near, reinforcing steadfastness rather than despair.
In Aśoka-vana, auspicious signs are being observed around Sītā, suggesting an imminent turning-point—Rāma’s approach and the beginning of deliverance.
Sītā’s endurance (kṣamā) and unwavering fidelity (pativratā-dharma) are implied: the omen supports her continuing resolve to hold to truth and righteousness.