Shloka 3.49.31

सीताहरणम् — Ravana reveals his true form and abducts Sita

Devanagari script

माल्यवन्तं शिखरिणं वन्दे प्रस्रवणं गिरिम्।।3.49.31।।क्षिप्रं रामाय शंस त्वं सीतां हरति रावणः।

Transliteration

mālyavantaṁ śikhariṇaṁ vande prasravaṇaṁ girim || 3.49.31 || kṣipraṁ rāmāya śaṁsa tvaṁ sītāṁ harati rāvaṇaḥ |

Translation

I bow to the mountain Mālyavat and to Mount Prasravaṇa. Quickly tell Rāma: ‘Rāvaṇa is carrying Sītā away.’

Context

I salute to Malyavan and Prasravana mountains. Tell Rama at once that Ravana is carrying away Sita.

Characters & Entities

• Sītā
• Rāma
• Rāvaṇa
• Mālyavat
• Prasravaṇa

FAQs

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

Dharma aligns with truthful witness: even the landscape is invoked to help truth reach the rightful protector.

What is the narrative situation?

Sītā salutes nearby mountains and implores them to relay the news of her abduction to Rāma.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Reverence joined with resolve: Sītā maintains devotion and clarity while seeking rescue.