Shloka 3.49.36

सीताहरणम् — Ravana reveals his true form and abducts Sita

Devanagari script

विदित्वा मां महाबाहुरमुत्रापि महाबलः।।3.49.36।।आनेष्यति पराक्रम्य वैवस्वतहृतामपि।

Transliteration

viditvā māṃ mahābāhur amutrāpi mahābalaḥ || 3.49.36 ||

āneṣyati parākramya vaivasvata-hṛtām api |

Translation

If he learns of me, that mighty, long-armed hero will bring me back by his valor—even if Vaivasvata (Yama) himself had taken me away, even from his realm.

Context

If he knows that I am abducted by Yama, the god of death, that mighty, long-armed hero will save me even from there by virtue of his valour.

Characters & Entities

• Sītā
• Rāma
• Vaivasvata (Yama)

FAQs

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

Dharma as protective responsibility: the verse reflects the ideal that the righteous protector does not abandon the vulnerable, even against overwhelming odds.

What is the narrative situation?

Sītā, being abducted, expresses unwavering confidence in Rāma’s power and commitment to restore her.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s vīrya (heroic valor) and steadfast commitment to dharma—portrayed as capable of overcoming even death’s domain.