Shloka 10
रावणस्य सीताप्रलोभनम्
Ravana’s Persuasion and Coercive Courtship of Sita
विचित्राणि च माल्यानि चन्दनान्यगरूणि च।विविधानि च वासांसि दिव्यान्याभरणानि च।।5.20.9।।महार्हाणि च पानानि शयनान्यासनानि च।गीतं नृत्तं च वाद्यं च लभ मां प्राप्य मैथिलि।।5.20.10।।
mahārhāṇi ca pānāni śayanāny āsanāni ca |
gītaṃ nṛttaṃ ca vādyaṃ ca labha māṃ prāpya maithili || 5.20.10 ||
O Maithilī, wenn du mich erlangt hast, genieße kostbare Getränke, Lager und Sitze, und ebenso Gesang, Tanz und Musik.
"O Mythili having secured me, you get all these comforts wonderful garlands, sandal, incense, garments and beautiful ornaments, rich drinks, beds and seats.You can enjoy songs, dances accompanied by musical instruments.
FAQs
The verse illustrates a classic adharma-based persuasion: offering pleasure and luxury to induce wrongdoing. In the Ramayana’s ethical frame, dharma cannot be purchased by comforts; desire-based inducement is contrasted with steadfast righteousness.
In Laṅkā, Rāvaṇa attempts to win Sītā over by promising sensual enjoyments and royal comforts if she accepts him.
By implication, Sītā’s steadfastness and fidelity are emphasized—her dharmic resolve stands against coercive temptation.