Shloka 3.53.4

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

Devanagari script

त्वयैव नूनं दुष्टात्मन् भीरुणा हर्तुमिच्छता।ममापवाहितो भर्ता मृगरूपेण मायया।।3.53.4।।

Transliteration

paramaṃ khalu te vīryaṃ dṛśyate rākṣasādhama |

viśrāvya nāmadheyaṃ hi yuddhe nāsmi jitā tvayā ||3.53.6||

Translation

Your “supreme valor” is plainly on display, O vilest of rākṣasas; yet in an openly declared battle, even after proclaiming your name, you have not conquered me.

Context

O wicked fellow, with an intention to abduct me you enticed my husband to a distance deceitfully in the form of a deer.

Characters & Entities

• Sītā (Vaidehī)
• Rāvaṇa

FAQs

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

Righteous conduct includes fairness and accountability: true valor is shown in open, declared confrontation—not through stealth against the defenseless.

What is the narrative situation?

Sītā mocks Rāvaṇa’s claim to heroism, pointing out that he did not win her through legitimate battle.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sītā’s integrity and principled understanding of honor (maryādā), especially the ethics of rightful conflict.