Shloka 3.59.11
अरण्यकाण्डे एकोनषष्टितमः सर्गः — Maricha’s Mimic Cry and the Rama–Lakshmana–Sita Confrontation
विगर्हितं च नीचं च कथमार्योऽभिधास्यति।त्राहीति वचनं सीते यस्त्रायेत्रिदशानपि।।।।
vigarhitaṃ ca nīcaṃ ca katham āryo ’bhidhāsyati |
trāhīti vacanaṃ sīte yas trāyet tridaśān api ||
O Sita, how could a noble man utter such blameworthy, base words—“Save me!”—when he is one who can protect even the gods?
'How can Rama who is capable of saving even gods speak such unworthy, demeaning words, 'Save me, O Sita!'
Dharma is recognizing true character and not being swayed by appearances: Lakshmana appeals to Rama’s proven nobility and capability as a standard for truth.
Lakshmana argues that the cry for help cannot genuinely be Rama’s, because it contradicts Rama’s heroic nature.
Faith in the righteous and clarity of judgment—Lakshmana uses moral reasoning to counter fear.