Shloka 5.21.21

सीताया रावणं प्रति धर्मोपदेशः (Sita’s Dharmic Admonition to Ravana)

Devanagari script

प्रसादयस्व त्वं चैनं शरणागतवत्सलम्।।।।मां चास्मै नियतो भूत्वा निर्यातयितुमर्हसि।

Transliteration

prasādayasva tvaṃ cainaṃ śaraṇāgatavatsalam | māṃ cāsmai niyato bhūtvā niryātayitum arhasi ||

Translation

Therefore seek his grace—he is compassionate to those who take refuge. Restrain yourself, and you ought to return me to him.

Context

"Propitiate him. He is compassionate to those who seek refuge. Exercise control over your senses for your sake and it is proper for you to return me to him.

Characters & Entities

• Sītā
• Rāvaṇa
• Rāma

FAQs

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

Dharma requires self-restraint (niyama) and corrective action: one must undo harm by returning what was unlawfully taken.

What is the narrative situation?

Sītā presses Rāvaṇa to appease Rāma and to restore her, presenting a practical dharmic remedy to the conflict.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Moral authority under duress—Sītā commands the ethical high ground and advocates restraint over domination.