Shloka 5.58.72

सुन्दरकाण्डे अष्टपञ्चाशः सर्गः — हनुमद्वृत्तान्तकथनम्, सीताभिज्ञान-प्रदानम्, लङ्कादाह-वर्णनम्

Devanagari script

न त्वं रामस्य सदृशो दास्येऽप्यस्य न युज्यसे।।।।यज्ञीय स्सत्यवादी च रणश्लाघी च राघवः।

Transliteration

na tvaṃ rāmasya sadṛśo dāsye 'py asya na yujyase |

yajñīyaḥ satyavādī ca raṇaślāghī ca rāghavaḥ ||

Translation

You are not equal to Rāma—indeed, you are not fit even to be his servant. Rāghava is worthy of sacrifice, a speaker of truth, and renowned for valor in battle.

Context

'You are not equal to Rama and not even fit to be his servant. He does yagnas and always abides in truth. He is valiant in war.

Characters & Entities

• Sītā
• Rāvaṇa
• Rāma (Rāghava)

FAQs

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

It defines righteous kingship and character: dharma is aligned with truth (satya), sacred duty (yajña/ritual responsibility), and rightful courage—not predation.

What is the narrative situation?

Sītā contrasts Rāvaṇa’s coercion with Rāma’s dharmic qualities while rejecting Rāvaṇa’s advances.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s satya (truthfulness) and dharmic strength; Sītā’s loyalty in proclaiming those virtues under threat.