Shloka 3.55.30

रावणस्य सीताप्रलोभनम् (Ravana’s Attempt to Allure Sita)

Devanagari script

विशालं रमणीयं च तद्विमानमनुत्तम्।।3.55.30।।तत्र सीते मया सार्धं विहरस्व यथासुखम्।

Transliteration

viśālaṃ ramaṇīyaṃ ca tad vimānam anuttamam | tatra sīte mayā sārdhaṃ viharasva yathā-sukham || 3.55.30 ||

Translation

That unsurpassed aerial car is vast and beautiful. O Sītā, there you may roam at ease together with me.

Context

O Sita! that excellent chariot is big and beautiful. Where on you can roam happily along with me.

Characters & Entities

• Rāvaṇa
• Sītā
• Puṣpaka-vimāna

FAQs

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

It underscores that comfort and luxury cannot legitimize unrighteous desire; dharma requires consent and respect for marital fidelity, not coercive persuasion.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāvaṇa continues his attempt to seduce Sītā, offering pleasurable travel and companionship in the Puṣpaka-vimāna.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

By contrast to the offer, Sītā’s implied virtue is steadfast chastity and adherence to dharma, refusing to be swayed by material allure.