Shloka 3.47.36

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

Devanagari script

पूर्णचन्द्राननं रामं राजवत्सं जितेन्द्रियम्।पृथुकीर्तिं महात्मानमहं राममनुव्रता।।3.47.36।।

Transliteration

pūrṇacandrānanaṁ rāmaṁ rājavatsaṁ jitendriyam | pṛthukīrtiṁ mahātmānam ahaṁ rāmam anuvratā || 3.47.36 ||

Translation

I am devoted to great-souled Rāma—his face like the full moon, a prince of royal lineage, master of his senses, and of far-spread renown.

Context

I am the devoted wife of great Rama, whose face is like a fullmoon, who is the son of a king, who has conquered his senses and whose fame is wide-spread (on earth).

Characters & Entities

• Sītā
• Rāma
• moon (candra)

FAQs

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

Ethical kingship rests on self-mastery: Sītā emphasizes jitendriya (conquest of the senses) as a key dharmic virtue, contrasting Rāma’s restraint with Rāvaṇa’s desire.

What is the narrative situation?

Sītā continues defining Rāma’s character to refute Rāvaṇa’s proposal and uphold her marital dharma.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Self-control (indriya-jaya) and noble reputation: Rāma’s fame is presented as arising from disciplined righteousness.