Shloka 30
रावणस्य तर्जनं सीताया धर्मोक्तिः
Ravana’s Threats and Sita’s Dharma-Centered Reply
अवेक्षमाणो वैदेहीं कोपसंरक्तलोचनः।उवाच रावणः सीतां भुजङ्ग इव निःश्वसन्।।।।
avekṣamāṇo vaidehīṃ kopasaṃrakta-locanaḥ |
uvāca rāvaṇaḥ sītāṃ bhujaṅga iva niḥśvasan ||
Vaidehī anblickend, die Augen vor Zorn gerötet, sprach Rāvaṇa zu Sītā, schwer atmend wie eine Schlange.
Looking at Vaidehi, eyes red with anger, and breathing heavily like a histing snake, Ravana replied:
FAQs
Uncontrolled anger dehumanizes and becomes serpent-like—dangerous and poisonous. Dharma requires mastery over krodha, especially in speech and power relations.
Immediately before issuing threats and commands, Rāvaṇa is depicted in a rage-filled posture while addressing Sītā in captivity.
By contrast, Sītā’s steadfastness is implied; the verse foregrounds Rāvaṇa’s lack of restraint, highlighting the virtue of composure under pressure.