Shloka 3.54.21

सीताहरणोत्तरं लङ्काप्रवेशः — Sita’s Abduction and Ravana’s Entry into Lanka

Devanagari script

तत्रोष्यतां जनस्थाने शून्ये निहतराक्षसे।पौरुषं बलमाश्रित्य त्रासमुत्सृज्य दूरतः।।।।

Transliteration

tatroṣyatāṁ janasthāne śūnye nihatarākṣase | pauruṣaṁ balam āśritya trāsam utsṛjya dūrataḥ ||

Translation

Dwell there in Janasthāna—now desolate, its rākṣasas slain—casting fear far away and relying on your valor and strength.

Context

Go and there in the desolate Janasthana where all demons had been killed, leaving all your apprehensions and relying on your strength and vigour.

Characters & Entities

• Rāvaṇa
• Janasthāna
• Rākṣasas (slain)

FAQs

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

The text highlights how courage can be ethically ambiguous: fearlessness is praised, but here it is directed toward unjust aggression. Ramayana ethics distinguishes true dharmic courage (protecting the innocent) from boldness used for harm.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāvaṇa instructs his forces to occupy Janasthāna despite its devastation and to operate confidently there.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Valor and fearlessness—though framed within an unrighteous campaign, showing how qualities can be turned toward adharma.