Shloka 5.58.75

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

Devanagari script

स्त्रीणां मध्यात्समुत्पत्य तस्य भार्या दुरात्मनः।।।।वरा मन्दोदरी नाम तया स प्रतिषेधितः।

Transliteration

strīṇāṃ madhyāt samutpatya tasya bhāryā durātmanaḥ | varā mandodarī nāma tayā sa pratiṣedhitaḥ ||

Translation

Then, rising from among the women, Mandodarī—wife of that evil-minded one, a noble lady—came forward and restrained him.

Context

"Evil-minded Ravana's wife Mandodari, a noble one among women came forward from the midst and prevented him.

Characters & Entities

• Mandodarī
• Rāvaṇa
• Rākṣasī women (striyaḥ)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes restraining violence and advising against wrongdoing—even within one’s own family and household.

What is the narrative situation?

Mandodarī intervenes at the critical moment to stop Rāvaṇa from harming Sītā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Mandodarī’s courage and moral clarity: she acts to prevent adharma despite Rāvaṇa’s authority.