Shloka 3.56.14

सीताया रावणनिन्दा — अशोकवनिकाप्रवेशः (Sita’s Rebuke of Ravana; Removal to the Ashoka Grove)

Devanagari script

स हि दैवतसंयुक्तो मम भर्ता महाद्युतिः।निर्भयो वीर्यमाश्रित्य शून्ये वसति दण्डके।।।।

Transliteration

sa hi daivatasaṃyukto mama bhartā mahādyutiḥ | nirbhayo vīryam āśritya śūnye vasati daṇḍake ||

Translation

My radiant husband—supported by divine power—dwells in the desolate Daṇḍaka, fearless, relying on his own valor.

Context

My effulgent, valiant husband armed with divine power resides fearlessly in the desolate Dandaka.

Characters & Entities

• Sītā
• Rāvaṇa
• Rāma
• Daṇḍaka

FAQs

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

Righteous strength is aligned with daiva (divine order). Dharma is portrayed as protected by inner valor and cosmic support.

What is the narrative situation?

Sītā warns Rāvaṇa by describing Rāma’s power and fearlessness in Daṇḍaka.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s fearlessness and heroic steadfastness, implying the protective power of dharma.