Shloka 33
अशोकवनिकायां सीतादर्शनम्
Sita Seen in the Ashoka Grove
विहतामिव च श्रद्धामाशां प्रतिहतामिव।।।।सोपसर्गां यथा सिद्धिं बुद्धिं सकलुषामिव।
vihatām iva ca śraddhām āśāṃ pratihatām iva | sopasargāṃ yathā siddhiṃ buddhiṃ sakaluṣām iva ||
وہ ایسی دکھائی دیتی تھی گویا ایمان ٹوٹ گیا ہو، امید روک دی گئی ہو؛ جیسے رکاوٹوں میں گھری ہوئی کامیابی، اور جیسے عقل کدورت و آلودگی سے دھندلا گئی ہو۔
She was like faith shattered, hope frustrated, desires blocked by obstacles, success vitiated, fame marred and intellect blurred.
FAQs
The verse warns how adharma and oppression can damage inner supports (faith, hope, clarity). Dharma therefore includes protecting the vulnerable and restoring moral order.
Hanumān describes the psychological devastation visible in Sītā’s condition during confinement.
Moral sensitivity and empathy—Hanumān’s ability to read suffering and respond with righteous resolve.