Shloka 5.22.13

रावणस्य तर्जनं सीताया धर्मोक्तिः (Ravana’s Threats and Sita’s Dharma-Centered Reply)

Devanagari script

नूनं न ते जनः कश्चिदस्ति निःश्रेयसे स्थित:।निवारयति यो न त्वां कर्मणोऽस्माद्विगर्हितात्।।।।

Transliteration

nūnaṃ na te janaḥ kaścid asti niḥśreyase sthitaḥ |nivārayati yo na tvāṃ karmaṇo 'smād vigarhitāt ||

Translation

Surely none among your people is devoted to your true welfare, for no one restrains you from this blameworthy, shameful deed.

Context

"Obviously there is no one among your people keen on your welfare since nobody is preventing you from this reproachable act.

Characters & Entities

• Sītā
• Rāvaṇa

FAQs

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

Dharma values wise counsel and restraint: a ruler without advisors who prevent wrongdoing is headed toward ruin.

What is the narrative situation?

Sītā criticizes Rāvaṇa’s court and companions for failing to stop him from an immoral act—abducting and coercing her.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Moral clarity and fearless admonition—Sītā speaks truth for the sake of righteousness, not flattery.