Shloka 3.47.25

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

Devanagari script

एवं बृवन्त्यां सीतायां रामपत्न्यां महाबलः।प्रत्युवाचोत्तरं तीव्रं रावणो राक्षसाधिपः।।3.47.25।।

Transliteration

evaṃ bruvantyāṃ sītāyāṃ rāmapatnyāṃ mahābalaḥ | pratyuvāca uttaraṃ tīvraṃ rāvaṇo rākṣasādhipaḥ ||

Translation

As Sītā, Rāma’s wife, spoke thus, Rāvaṇa—the mighty lord of the rākṣasas—answered her with a harsh reply.

Context

To these words of Sita, Rama's wife, Ravana, the powerful king of demons, replied sharp:

Characters & Entities

• Sītā
• Rāma
• Rāvaṇa
• Rākṣasas

FAQs

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

The verse contrasts dharmic speech with harmful speech: Rāvaṇa’s ‘sharp’ reply signals adharma—language used to intimidate rather than uphold truth and welfare.

What is the narrative situation?

After Sītā questions the disguised visitor, the narration marks the turn where Rāvaṇa begins responding aggressively.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

By contrast, Sītā’s composed inquiry highlights restraint; Rāvaṇa’s harshness highlights lack of moral restraint.