Shloka 3.47.35

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

Devanagari script

महाबाहुं महोरस्कं सिंहविक्रान्तगामिनम्।नृसिंहं सिंहसङ्काशमहं राममनुव्रता।।3.47.35।।

Transliteration

mahābāhuṁ mahोरaskaṁ siṁhavikrāntagāminam | nṛsiṁhaṁ siṁhasaṅkāśam ahaṁ rāmam anuvratā || 3.47.35 ||

Translation

I am devoted to Rāma—mighty-armed and broad-chested, moving with the stride of a lion; a lion among men, lion-like in irresistible power.

Context

I am the faithful wife of the long-armed, broad-chested Rama, - a lion among men. His gait is the gait of an advancing, invincible lion.

Characters & Entities

• Sītā
• Rāma
• lion (siṁha)

FAQs

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

Dharma is protected by rightful strength: Sītā invokes Rāma’s valor to show that unrighteous aggression will meet righteous resistance.

What is the narrative situation?

Sītā warns Rāvaṇa indirectly by portraying Rāma as overwhelmingly powerful and heroic.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Heroic valor aligned with righteousness: Rāma’s strength is framed as protective, not predatory.