Shloka 5.21.25

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

Devanagari script

इह शीघ्रं सुपर्वाणो ज्वलितास्या इवोरगा: ।।।।इषवो निपतिष्यन्ति रामलक्ष्मणलक्षणाः।

Transliteration

iha śīghraṃ suparvāṇo jvalitāsyā ivoragāḥ | iṣavo nipatiṣyanti rāma-lakṣmaṇa-lakṣaṇāḥ ||

Translation

Here, before long, well-jointed arrows—marked with the names of Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa—will rain down like serpents with flaming mouths.

Context

"Arrows marked with Rama and Lakshmana will soon rain on Lanka like the poisonous snakes with flaming fangs.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Iṣu (arrows)
• Laṅkā (implied by “here”)

FAQs

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

Wrongdoing that refuses correction culminates in rightful consequence; dharma acts decisively when warnings are ignored.

What is the narrative situation?

Sītā describes the imminent military retaliation Rāvaṇa will face from Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

The brothers’ determined protection of righteousness and their unwavering commitment to rescue Sītā.