Shloka 3.46.30

रावणस्य परिव्राजकवेषेण सीतासमीपगमनम् (Ravana Approaches Sita Disguised as a Mendicant)

Devanagari script

मदान्वितानां घोराणां कुञ्जराणां तरस्विनाम्।कथमेका महारण्ये न बिभेषि वरानने।।।।

Transliteration

madānvitānāṃ ghorāṇāṃ kuñjarāṇāṃ tarasvinām |

katham ekā mahāraṇye na bibheṣi varānane ||

Translation

O beautiful-faced lady, how is it that, all alone in this great forest, you do not fear the fierce and powerful elephants in rut?

Context

O Charming lady! how is it that although alone you are not afraid of the dreadful, swift, powerful wild animals like elephants in rut ?

Characters & Entities

• kuñjara (elephants in rut)
• mahāraṇya (great forest)

FAQs

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

It highlights the duty of self-protection (ātma-rakṣā) as part of practical dharma—being alone in danger calls for heightened care.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāvaṇa intensifies his questioning by citing an especially feared forest danger: musth elephants.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Steadfastness and calm under threat are suggested as Sītā’s qualities.