Shloka 3.48.6

रावणस्यात्मप्रशंसा लङ्कावर्णनं च — Ravana’s Self-Praise and the Description of Lanka

Devanagari script

यस्य तत्पुष्पकं नाम विमानं कामगं शुभम्।वीर्यादेवार्जितं भद्रे येन यामि विहायसम्।।।।

Transliteration

apahṛtya śacīṃ bhāryāṃ śakyam indrasya jīvitum |

na ca rāmasya bhāryāṃ mām apanīyāsti jīvitam ||

Translation

One might yet live after abducting Śacī, Indra’s wife; but after carrying off me, the wife of Rāma, there is no life for the abductor.

Context

O noble lady with my valour I gained over from Kubera the aerial chariot 'Pushpaka',which can go wherever one desires and in which I move about in the sky.

Characters & Entities

• Sītā
• Rāma
• Rāvaṇa
• Indra
• Śacī

FAQs

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

Adharma—especially violating another’s marriage—inevitably brings destruction; Dharma protects marital integrity and condemns abduction.

What is the narrative situation?

Sītā warns Rāvaṇa of the fatal consequences of kidnapping her, invoking Rāma’s power and righteousness.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Fidelity and unwavering allegiance to Rāma, paired with fearless truth-speaking.