Shloka 3.47.12

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

Devanagari script

कामार्तस्तु महातेजाः पिता दशरथस्स्वयम्।।3.47.12।।कैकेय्याः प्रियकामार्थं तं रामं नाभ्यषेचयत्।

Transliteration

rāmeti prathito loke guṇavān satyavān śuciḥ ||3.47.11|| viśālākṣo mahābāhuḥ sarvabhūtahite rataḥ |

Translation

My husband, famed in the world as Rāma, is virtuous, truthful, and pure—large-eyed and long-armed—ever devoted to the welfare of all beings.

Context

The brilliant king, Dasaratha, father of Rama, overcome by passion, did not consecrate Rama in order to please Kaikeyi.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Sita

FAQs

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

Dharma expressed as universal benevolence and truthfulness: Rāma’s righteousness is shown through satya (truth) and active concern for the good of all beings.

What is the narrative situation?

Sītā describes Rāma’s character to the visitor in the forest, presenting him as the embodiment of virtue and truth.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s satya (truthfulness) and sarvabhūta-hita (commitment to the welfare of all).