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Shloka 5.24.4

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

त्रैलोक्यवसुभोक्तारं रावणं राक्षसेश्वरम्।

भर्तारमुपसङ्गम्य विहरस्व यथासुखम्।।5.24.4।।

trailokyavasubhoktāraṃ rāvaṇaṃ rākṣaseśvaram |

bhartāram upasaṅgamya viharasva yathāsukham ||5.24.4||

Unite with Ravana—the lord of the rakshasas, the enjoyer of the wealth of the three worlds—and live at ease, sporting as you please.

"Accept Ravana as your husband and after uniting with him enjoy all the pleasures of the three worlds.

R
Rāvaṇa
S
Sītā
T
Trailokya (three worlds)

The verse frames worldly wealth as justification for an unrighteous union. Ramayana dharma rejects prosperity gained through adharma; satya and rightful relationships are valued above material abundance.

Early in the confrontation, the rākṣasīs attempt to entice Sītā by praising Rāvaṇa’s power and wealth across the three worlds.

Sītā’s renunciation of improper gain—she will not abandon truth for luxury.