The Ramayana story is well-known to most of us. However, several personalities are underappreciated because we tend to see the world in black and white although it operates in shades of grey. Trijata, a demon in Ravana's service, is one such character.

For Sita, who had been through the agony of being fooled by Ravana dressed as a brahmin, eventually being abducted by him and sent to a land far away from her husband with no method of interacting with him, their comments and obscene behavior just added to her loneliness.

Trijata grows to be Sita's confidante and the only warm relationship she develops during her captivity. As a result, when Lord Rama arrives with his vanar sena to rescue Sita, Ravana requests Trijata to escort her to the battlefield. Sita feels disturbed with grief at one point after believing Rama has died. Her entire world crumbles around her, but it is Trijata who reassures her that he is still alive and will come to rescue her from the clutches of the cruel monarch.

Trijata admits that it was impossible not to fall in love with Sita because of her sweet character and strong principles. Trijata was a rakshasi with a pure heart. She resisted her master and stood up for Sita in her hour of need. Trijata's tale demonstrates that even on the darkest days, there is always a ray of hope if you never abandon the path of justice.