Shloka 5.24.36

सीताभर्त्सना — The Ogresses’ Threats to Sita and Her Vow of Fidelity

Devanagari script

उद्यानानि च रम्याणि पर्वतोपवनानि च।सह राक्षसराजेन चर त्वं मदिरेक्षणे।।5.24.36।।

Transliteration

udyānāni ca ramyāṇi parvatopavanāni ca |

saha rākṣasarājena cara tvaṃ madirekṣaṇe ||5.24.36||

Translation

O woman of intoxicating eyes, wander with the rākṣasa-king through delightful gardens and the mountain-groves.

Context

'O lady of intoxicating eyes! range in the company of the demon king, the delightful gardens and mountain ranges filled with gardens.

Characters & Entities

• Sītā
• Rāvaṇa (implied by 'rākṣasarāja')

FAQs

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

The verse contrasts sensory allure with moral duty. Ramayana dharma emphasizes that beauty and luxury cannot justify surrender to adharma or acceptance of an unrighteous relationship.

What is the narrative situation?

The rākṣasīs offer Sītā an imagined life of pleasure and freedom within Laṅkā’s gardens if she accepts the rākṣasa-king.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Self-restraint and fidelity—Sītā’s refusal to be swayed by comfort or indulgence.