Shloka 3.53.11

सीताविलापः रावणनिन्दा च (Sita’s Lament and Condemnation of Ravana)

Devanagari script

न हि चक्षुष्पथं प्राप्य तयोः पार्थिवपुत्रयोः।ससैन्योऽपि समर्थस्त्वं मुहूर्तमपि जीवितुम्।।3.53.11।।

Transliteration

na hi cakṣuṣpathaṃ prāpya tayoḥ pārthivaputrayoḥ |

sa-sainyo 'pi samarthas tvaṃ muhūrtam api jīvitum || 3.53.11 ||

Translation

For if you come within the sight of those two royal princes, you will not be able to live even a moment—even with your army.

Context

If you come within sight of these two princes, it will not be possible for you to live for a moment even if you are with your entire army.

Characters & Entities

• Sītā
• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Rāvaṇa

FAQs

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

Dharma includes the duty to punish grave wrongdoing; Sītā invokes just retribution by righteous protectors (Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa).

What is the narrative situation?

Sītā warns Rāvaṇa that confrontation with Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa will be fatal for him.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sītā’s faith in dharmic justice and in Rāma’s righteous strength.