Shloka 3.47.28

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

Devanagari script

बह्वीनामुत्तमस्त्रीणामाहृतानामितस्ततः।सर्वासामेव भद्रं ते ममाग्रमहिषी भव।।3.47.28।।

Transliteration

bahvīnām uttamastrīṇām āhṛtānām itastataḥ | sarvāsām eva bhadraṃ te mamāgramahiṣī bhava ||

Translation

Among the many noble women I have brought from various places, be—good fortune to you—the foremost queen of them all.

Context

You will be the chief queen among the best of women I have won in wars. Be blessed.

Characters & Entities

• Rāvaṇa
• Sītā
• Rāvaṇa's queens (implied)

FAQs

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

Dharma rejects coercive temptation: power and status cannot justify violating another’s marriage and autonomy; righteousness is not negotiable by luxury.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāvaṇa attempts to entice Sītā by promising her the highest rank among his women.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

The intended contrast is Sītā’s fidelity and moral steadfastness versus Rāvaṇa’s misuse of power and desire.