Shloka 3.34.14

आरण्यकाण्डे चतुस्त्रिंशः सर्गः — Śūrpaṇakhā Reports to Rāvaṇa; Rāma’s Might and Sītā’s Description

Devanagari script

रामस्य तु विशालाक्षी पूर्णेन्दुसदृशानना।धर्मपत्नी प्रिया भर्तुर्नित्यं प्रियहिते रता।।।।

Transliteration

rāmasya tu viśālākṣī pūrṇendu-sadṛśānanā | dharma-patnī priyā bhartur nityaṃ priya-hite ratā ||

Translation

Rāma’s lawful wife is large-eyed, with a face like the full moon—beloved of her husband and ever devoted to what is dear and beneficial to him.

Context

Rama's beloved consort is a large-eyed lady. Her face is like the full moon. She is engaged in the well-being of her husband.

Characters & Entities

• Sītā
• Rāma
• Śūrpaṇakhā
• Rāvaṇa

FAQs

What is the core ethical principle (Dharma) in this verse?

The ideal of dharma-patnī underscores marital righteousness: fidelity, mutual welfare, and alignment with dharmic household order.

What is the narrative situation?

Śūrpaṇakhā introduces Sītā’s presence and qualities while speaking to Rāvaṇa, setting the ground for his desire and subsequent adharma.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sītā’s devoted commitment to her husband’s good (priya-hita).