Shloka 3.47.34

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

Devanagari script

सर्वलक्षणसम्पन्नं न्यग्रोधपरिमण्डलम्।सत्यसन्धं महाभागमहं राममनुव्रता।।3.47.34।।

Transliteration

sarvalakṣaṇasampannaṁ nyagrodhaparimaṇḍalam | satyasandhaṁ mahābhāgam ahaṁ rāmam anuvratā || 3.47.34 ||

Translation

I am devoted to Rāma—endowed with every auspicious mark, sheltering others like a spreading banyan, steadfast in truth, and greatly blessed.

Context

I am the loyal wife of venerable Rama who is endowed with all excellences, a refuge to all like a spreading banyan tree, and a votary of truth.

Characters & Entities

• Sītā
• Rāma
• nyagrodha (banyan tree)

FAQs

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

Satya as the backbone of dharma: Sītā highlights Rāma as satyasandha—one whose commitments and identity are anchored in truth.

What is the narrative situation?

Continuing her refusal, Sītā describes Rāma’s virtues—especially his truthfulness and protective nature.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Truth-steadfastness and protectiveness: Rāma is portrayed as a moral refuge to others, like a banyan’s shade.