Shloka 5.22.15

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

Devanagari script

राक्षसाधम रामस्य भार्याममिततेजसः।उक्तवानसि यत्पापं क्व गतस्तस्य मोक्ष्यसे।।।।

Transliteration

rākṣasādhama rāmasya bhāryām amitatejasaḥ |uktavān asi yat pāpaṃ kva gatas tasya mokṣyase ||

Translation

O basest of rākṣasas! The sinful words you have spoken against the wife of Rāma of immeasurable splendor—where could you go and still escape their consequence?

Context

"O stupid demon where can you go to escape the consequences of your sinful words spoken against Rama's consort of undimmed brilliance?

Characters & Entities

• Sītā
• Rāma
• Rāvaṇa

FAQs

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

Dharma teaches moral causality: sinful speech and intent generate consequences from which one cannot simply flee.

What is the narrative situation?

Sītā warns Rāvaṇa that his insulting and coercive words toward her will inevitably bring retribution.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Righteous fearlessness—Sītā invokes the certainty of karma and Rāma’s moral power without intimidation.