Shloka 3.47.44

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

Devanagari script

अयोमुखानां शूलानामग्रे चरितुमिच्छसि।।3.47.44।।रामस्य सदृशीं भार्यां योऽधिगन्तुं त्वमिच्छसि।

Transliteration

ayomukhānāṁ śūlānām agre caritum icchasi || 3.47.44 || rāmasya sadṛśīṁ bhāryāṁ yo 'dhigantuṁ tvam icchasi |

Translation

To seek to possess Rama’s worthy wife is like wishing to walk upon the points of spears with iron tips.

Context

You want to acquire Rama's worthy wife. You wish to walk on sharp iron-headed spear.

Characters & Entities

• Mārīca
• Rāvaṇa
• Rāma
• Sītā
• śūla (spears)

FAQs

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

Transgression of moral boundaries (maryādā) is chosen suffering; Dharma teaches that wrongful desire inevitably wounds the doer.

What is the narrative situation?

Mārīca continues warning Rāvaṇa that seeking Sītā will bring immediate and unbearable consequences.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Moral steadfastness—Sītā is presented as ‘worthy of Rāma,’ underscoring the sanctity of their dharmic union.