Shloka 3.47.10

सीतारावणसंवादः — Ravana Reveals Himself; Sita Affirms Rama’s Dharma

Devanagari script

मम भर्तामहातेजा वयसा पञ्चविंशकः।।3.47.10।।अष्टादश हि वर्षाणि मम जन्मनि गण्यते।

Transliteration

mama bhartā mahātejā vayasā pañcaviṃśakaḥ |

aṣṭādaśa hi varṣāṇi mama janmani gaṇyate ||

Translation

My husband is of great valor and is twenty-five years of age; and as for me, eighteen years are counted since my birth.

Context

My husband who was very bold was twentyfive years and I had completed eighteen years since my birth.

Characters & Entities

• Sītā
• Rāma (as husband)
• Rāvaṇa (implied as questioner)

FAQs

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

Satya (truthful speech) is practiced in ordinary description; Sītā answers plainly, reflecting sincerity even when the listener is unworthy.

What is the narrative situation?

In response to the mendicant’s questioning, Sītā provides personal details about herself and her husband.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sītā’s straightforwardness and trustful honesty are emphasized, underscoring her dharmic nature in conversation.