Shloka 3.46.33

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

Devanagari script

उपनीयासनं पूर्वं पाद्येनाभिनिमन्त्र्य च।।।।अब्रवीत्सिद्धमित्येव तदा तं सौम्यदर्शनम्।

Transliteration

upanīyāsanaṃ pūrvaṃ pādyenābhinimantrya ca |

abravīt siddham ity eva tadā taṃ saumyadarśanam ||

Translation

First she brought him a seat, and offered water for washing his feet, and then invited the pleasant-looking guest, saying, “It is ready.”

Context

She offered the handsome guest a seat first and then water for washing his feet with, and then invited him for food.

Characters & Entities

• Sītā (implied)
• pādya (water for feet)
• āsana (seat)
• Rāvaṇa (guest in disguise, implied)

FAQs

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

Dharma is expressed through proper guest-reception: offering a seat, foot-water, and food—traditional markers of respect and satya in conduct.

What is the narrative situation?

Sītā performs the formal steps of welcoming the disguised visitor as an honored guest.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Courtesy and disciplined righteousness in social duties (ācāra).