Shloka 3.49.33

सीताहरणम् — Ravana reveals his true form and abducts Sita

Devanagari script

दैवतानि च यान्यस्मिन्वने विविधपादपे।।3.49.33।।नमस्करोम्यहं तेभ्योभर्तुश्शंसत मां हृताम्।

Transliteration

daivatāni ca yāny asmin vane vividhapādape || 3.49.33 || namaskaromy ahaṁ tebhyo bhartuḥ śaṁsata māṁ hṛtām |

Translation

To all the deities who dwell in this forest of many kinds of trees, I bow in reverence. Tell my husband that I have been seized and carried away.

Context

I offer my salutations to different deities residing in this forest abounding in trees of many kinds. Tell my husband about me that I am being whisked away.

Characters & Entities

• Sītā
• Rāma
• Forest deities (Daivatāni)
• Forest (Vana)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes reliance on truth and rightful order: Sītā seeks that the truth reach her lawful protector, invoking divine witnesses.

What is the narrative situation?

While being abducted, Sītā prays to the deities of the forest to inform Rāma of her abduction.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Piety and steadfastness: Sītā turns to divine guardians, maintaining faith amid injustice.