Shloka 3.56.30

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

Devanagari script

अशोकवनिकामध्ये मैथिली नीयतामियम्।तत्रेयं रक्ष्यतां गूढं युष्माभिः परिवारिता।।।।

Transliteration

rāmo nāma sa dharmātmā triṣu lokeṣu viśrutaḥ |

dīrghabāhur viśālākṣo daivataṃ hi patir mama ||

Translation

Rāma, righteous-souled, is renowned in the three worlds—long-armed, large-eyed; he is my husband, and truly my very deity.

Context

Let this Sita be led into the Asoka grove. There sit round her and protect her in secret (her presence there should not be made public).

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Sītā
• Rāvaṇa (implied addressee)
• three worlds (tri-loka)

FAQs

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

Dharma is affirmed through satya and marital fidelity: Sītā truthfully proclaims Rāma’s righteous nature and her unwavering commitment to him as her lawful husband.

What is the narrative situation?

In confrontation with Rāvaṇa, Sītā declares Rāma’s fame and virtue and asserts her exclusive bond to her husband.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Pativratā-dharma (steadfast fidelity) and fearless truth-speaking—Sītā openly names her allegiance despite threat.