Shloka 3.49.21

सीताहरणम् — Ravana reveals his true form and abducts Sita

Devanagari script

सा गृहीता विचुक्रोश रावणेन यशस्स्विनी।।3.49.21।।रामेति सीता दुःखार्ता रामं दूरगतंवने।

Transliteration

sā gṛhītā vicukrośa rāvaṇena yaśassvinī | rāmeti sītā duḥkhārtā rāmaṃ dūragataṃ vane ||

Translation

Seized by Rāvaṇa, the illustrious Sītā cried out in grief, “Rāma!”—calling to him who was far away in the forest.

Context

Seized by Ravana, illustrious Sita screamed aloud Alas, Rama. for one who was far away in the forest.

Characters & Entities

• Sītā
• Rāvaṇa
• Rāma
• vana (forest)

FAQs

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

Sītā’s call to Rāma reflects satya and dharma in relationship: in crisis she holds to her rightful refuge and marital loyalty rather than yielding to coercion.

What is the narrative situation?

As she is physically taken, Sītā cries out to Rāma, who is not nearby to hear immediately.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sītā’s steadfast devotion and truthfulness—her mind remains anchored to Rāma even under terror.