Shloka 3.47.49

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

Devanagari script

इतीव तद्वाक्यमदुष्टभावा सुदुष्टमुक्त्वा रजनीचरं तम्।गात्रप्रकम्पाद्व्यथिता बभूव वातोद्धता सा कदलीव तन्वी।।3.47.49।।

Transliteration

itīva tad-vākyam aduṣṭa-bhāvā suduṣṭam uktvā rajanīcaraṃ tam | gātra-prakampād vyathitā babhūva vātoddhatā sā kadalīva tanvī || 3.47.49 ||

Translation

Having thus spoken sternly to that wicked night-roamer, Sītā—pure in heart—was distressed by the trembling of her limbs, like a slender banana plant shaken by a fierce wind.

Context

Having said thus to the wicked night-walker Ravana, Sita, pure in thought remained distressed.Her slender body started trembling like a banana plant becomes shaken by a violent wind.

Characters & Entities

• Sītā
• Rāvaṇa
• rajanīcara (rākṣasa/night-walker)

FAQs

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

Even amid fear and bodily trembling, dharma is shown as inner purity and refusal to abandon righteous resolve.

What is the narrative situation?

After replying to Rāvaṇa, Sītā’s body trembles from shock and danger, though her intention remains steadfast.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Moral purity (aduṣṭa-bhāva) and resilience: her body shakes, but her ethical stance does not collapse.