Shloka 3.34.24

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

Devanagari script

तं शरैर्निशितैर्हत्वा लक्ष्मणं च महारथम्।हतनाथां सुखं सीतां यथावदुपभोक्ष्यसि।।।।

Transliteration

taṁ śarair niśitair hatvā lakṣmaṇaṁ ca mahāratham |

hatanāthāṁ sukhaṁ sītāṁ yathāvad upabhokṣyasi ||

Translation

Slay Rāma, that great warrior, with keen arrows, and Lakṣmaṇa as well; then, her protector being slain, you may enjoy Sītā in ease, as you please.

Context

Kill Rama, that great warrior along with Lakshmana with sharp arrows and enjoy the company of Sita happily as you like, with her husband dead.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Sītā

FAQs

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

It starkly presents adharma: violence for lust and coercive possession. The Ramayana’s moral universe treats such intent as a grave breach of satya, dharma, and respect for personhood.

What is the narrative situation?

Śūrpaṇakhā lays out a plan: kill Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa, then take Sītā once she is left without protection.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

By contrast, the verse highlights the need for kṣātra-dharma aligned with justice—strength used to protect, not to exploit.