Shloka 3.47.27

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

Devanagari script

त्वां तु काञ्चनवर्णाभां दृष्ट्वा कौशेयवासिनीम्।रतिं स्वकेषु दारेषु नाधिगच्छाम्यनिन्दिते।।3.47.27।।

Transliteration

tvāṃ tu kāñcanavarṇābhāṃ dṛṣṭvā kauśeyavāsinīm | ratiṃ svakeṣu dāreṣu nādhigacchāmy anindite ||

Translation

But seeing you—golden-hued and clad in silk, O blameless lady—I find no delight in my own wives.

Context

O flawless beauty of golden complexion! seeing you clad in silk, I am not inclined to show any interest in my own wives.

Characters & Entities

• Rāvaṇa
• Sītā

FAQs

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

The verse illustrates adharma through uncontrolled desire and objectification; dharma requires restraint and respect for marital boundaries and personal dignity.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāvaṇa begins seducing Sītā, praising her beauty and declaring disinterest in his own wives.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Negatively, it highlights the absence of self-control (the opposite of jitendriya), a key virtue repeatedly praised in dharmic heroes.