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In the provided verses, what is Sita's primary concern after being abducted by Ravana?
In the provided verses, what is Sita's primary concern after being abducted by Ravana?
- The immediate threat of being killed by Ravana. (correct)
- The shame and dishonor brought upon her family.
- Her separation from her family and kingdom.
- The uncertainty of Rama's search for her.
What request does Sita make to Trijata due to her unbearable suffering?
What request does Sita make to Trijata due to her unbearable suffering?
- To seek Rama's help on her behalf.
- To convince Ravana to release her.
- To help her escape from Ashoka Vatika.
- To find a way for her to end her life. (correct)
What does Sita ask Trijata to prepare for her, and what does she request Trijata to do with it?
What does Sita ask Trijata to prepare for her, and what does she request Trijata to do with it?
- A disguise to help her escape.
- A potion to induce a peaceful sleep.
- A message to be sent to Rama.
- A pyre of wood to be lit with fire. (correct)
What reason does Trijata give Sita for refusing her request to provide fire?
What reason does Trijata give Sita for refusing her request to provide fire?
After Trijata leaves, how does Sita describe her predicament and the stars in the sky?
After Trijata leaves, how does Sita describe her predicament and the stars in the sky?
Who does Sita plead with, after Trijata's departure, to alleviate her sorrow and fulfill their namesake?
Who does Sita plead with, after Trijata's departure, to alleviate her sorrow and fulfill their namesake?
What aspect of the Ashoka tree does Sita focus on when asking for relief from her suffering?
What aspect of the Ashoka tree does Sita focus on when asking for relief from her suffering?
According to the passage, why was Trijata assigned to Sita in Ashok Vatika?
According to the passage, why was Trijata assigned to Sita in Ashok Vatika?
What is the primary source of Sita's distress as mentioned in the passage?
What is the primary source of Sita's distress as mentioned in the passage?
Why does Sita express a desire for a star to fall from the sky?
Why does Sita express a desire for a star to fall from the sky?
What specific acts does Sita request of Trijata in order to end her life?
What specific acts does Sita request of Trijata in order to end her life?
According to Tulsidas, what does Trijata do after Sita requests her to arrange for fire?
According to Tulsidas, what does Trijata do after Sita requests her to arrange for fire?
What is the significance of Sita focusing on the 'new, tender leaves' of the Ashoka tree?
What is the significance of Sita focusing on the 'new, tender leaves' of the Ashoka tree?
How does the passage depict Hanuman's perception of Sita's suffering?
How does the passage depict Hanuman's perception of Sita's suffering?
What is the meaning of 'प्रनप्रस न अनल प्रमल सुनु सुकु मारी' in the context of the passage?
What is the meaning of 'प्रनप्रस न अनल प्रमल सुनु सुकु मारी' in the context of the passage?
Why did Hanuman drop the ring ('मुतद्रका') at Sita's location?
Why did Hanuman drop the ring ('मुतद्रका') at Sita's location?
In what emotional state did Sita find herself upon recognizing the ring?
In what emotional state did Sita find herself upon recognizing the ring?
How does Sita personify the moon in the verses, reflecting her state of mind?
How does Sita personify the moon in the verses, reflecting her state of mind?
What immediate impact does the sight of the ring have on Sita's emotional state, according to the passage?
What immediate impact does the sight of the ring have on Sita's emotional state, according to the passage?
When Sita is contemplating self-immolation, what does she compare the new leaves of the Ashoka tree to?
When Sita is contemplating self-immolation, what does she compare the new leaves of the Ashoka tree to?
Why is Sita so keen on ending her life in the Ashok Vatika?
Why is Sita so keen on ending her life in the Ashok Vatika?
What quality does Sita attribute to Trijata when asking her to help with self-immolation?
What quality does Sita attribute to Trijata when asking her to help with self-immolation?
Why does Trijata mention Rama's ' प्रताप, बल, and सुजसु' ('pratap, bal, and sujasu') to Sita?
Why does Trijata mention Rama's ' प्रताप, बल, and सुजसु' ('pratap, bal, and sujasu') to Sita?
What does Sita mean when she tells the Ashoka tree to 'सत्य नाम करु हरु मम स का', 'satya naam karu haru mam shoka'?
What does Sita mean when she tells the Ashoka tree to 'सत्य नाम करु हरु मम स का', 'satya naam karu haru mam shoka'?
How could Sita's perception of the moon be interpreted as a reflection of her psychological state?
How could Sita's perception of the moon be interpreted as a reflection of her psychological state?
In the context of Sita's request to the Ashoka tree, what does her use of 'अनल समाना' to describe the new leaves imply about her state of mind?
In the context of Sita's request to the Ashoka tree, what does her use of 'अनल समाना' to describe the new leaves imply about her state of mind?
How does Sita perceive her future one month from the time of the events in the passage?
How does Sita perceive her future one month from the time of the events in the passage?
What does Trijata's act of holding Sita's feet signify in the context of their interaction?
What does Trijata's act of holding Sita's feet signify in the context of their interaction?
How does Sita's interaction with the natural elements reflect her sense of isolation and despair?
How does Sita's interaction with the natural elements reflect her sense of isolation and despair?
What is implied by Hanuman waiting for the opportune moment ('उतचत समय') to drop the ring?
What is implied by Hanuman waiting for the opportune moment ('उतचत समय') to drop the ring?
What is the significance of the ring being engraved with Rama's name?
What is the significance of the ring being engraved with Rama's name?
What is the significance of सीता जी द्वारा आग मााँगने पर तिजटा ने क्ा उत्तर तदया?
What is the significance of सीता जी द्वारा आग मााँगने पर तिजटा ने क्ा उत्तर तदया?
What is the significance of हनुमान जी की तकस बात से सीता जी का दुुः ख दू र हो गया ?
What is the significance of हनुमान जी की तकस बात से सीता जी का दुुः ख दू र हो गया ?
What is meant by the statement 'नूतन तकसलय' सीता जी को कै से तदखाई रहे हैं ?
What is meant by the statement 'नूतन तकसलय' सीता जी को कै से तदखाई रहे हैं ?
Flashcards
Who was Trijata?
Who was Trijata?
A Rakshasi (demoness) appointed to watch over Sita in the Ashok Vatika in Lanka.
What worried Sita?
What worried Sita?
Ravana's daily threats, the impending completion of one year since her abduction and the lack of news from Rama.
What did Sita think seeing the moon and stars?
What did Sita think seeing the moon and stars?
She wondered why the stars didn't fall to earth to provide her with fire, and felt the moon also wasn't helping her find solace.
Sita's request to Trijata
Sita's request to Trijata
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When did Hanuman drop the ring?
When did Hanuman drop the ring?
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Sita’s feelings on seeing the ring
Sita’s feelings on seeing the ring
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Trijata's response to Sita's fire request
Trijata's response to Sita's fire request
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How was Sita's suffering relieved?
How was Sita's suffering relieved?
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How did Sita see 'Nutan Kisalaya' (new leaves)?
How did Sita see 'Nutan Kisalaya' (new leaves)?
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Study Notes
- The presented verses are taken from Tulsidas's 'Ramcharitmanas', specifically from the Sundar Kand.
Sita's Initial Fear and Loneliness
- Upon being abducted by Ravana, Sita is filled with fear and anxiety.
- She worries about her impending doom as the days pass, fearing Ravana will kill her.
Sita's Plea to Trijata
- Overwhelmed by sorrow, Sita pleads with Trijata, acknowledging her as a companion in her suffering.
- Sita asks Trijata to help her end her life, as she cannot bear the separation from Rama.
- Sita requests Trijata to prepare a pyre and set it ablaze, urging her to fulfill her wish.
- Sita expresses her inability to endure Ravana's cruel words any longer.
Sita's Dialogue with Nature
- Sita expresses her distress, feeling abandoned by fate.
- She notes that stars appear like embers in the sky, yet none fall to Earth to provide her with fire.
- Sita observes that even the moon seems fiery but offers no relief, seemingly regarding her as unlucky.
- Subsequently, Sita beseeches the Ashoka tree to alleviate her sorrow and validate its name by ending her suffering.
Sita's Soliloquy
- Sita addresses the Ashoka tree, remarking that it is not relieving her suffering.
- She describes the tree's fresh, tender leaves as being like fire.
- She pleads with the tree to grant her liberation by ending her agony with fire.
Hanuman's Observation
- Hanuman watches Sita's profound distress.
- Hanuman witnesses Sita's painful experience.
- Each moment feels like an eternity to Hanuman as he observes Sita's suffering.
Questions and Answers
- Trijata was a demoness appointed to watch over Sita in the Ashok Vatika after Ravana abducted her.
- Sita is anxious due to Ravana's daily threats of marriage, the nearing of the one-year deadline, the lack of news from Rama, and the seeming impossibility of rescue.
- Seeing the moon and stars, Sita wonders why a star does not fall to earth to offer her fire to end her life. The moon appears fiery but provides no help.
- Initially, Trijata responds to Sita's request for self-immolation by refusing to get her fire at night.
- After Sita's request, Trijata comforts Sita by extolling Rama's virtues, strength, and glory, refusing to get Sita fire to end her life.
- Hanuman drops the ring at the opportune moment, after the demonesses have left, to give hope to Sita.
- Seeing the ring with Rama's name, Sita is astonished, recognizing it, and her heart is filled with joy and sorrow.
Multiple Choice Answers
- Trijata refuses Sita's request for fire, stating that it is not available at night.
- Sita's sorrow is eased by Hanuman's praise of Rama.
- The 'fresh leaves' of the Ashoka tree appear to Sita like fire.
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