Shloka 6.31.45

मायाशिरोप्रदर्शनम् (The Display of the Illusory Head of Rāma)

Devanagari script

इदंतुतवरामस्यकार्मुकंज्यासमायुतम् ।इहप्रहस्तेनानीतंहत्वातंनिशिमानुषम् ।।।।

Transliteration

vidyujjihvaṃ ca māyājñam abravīd rākṣasādhipaḥ |

mohayiṣyāvahe sītāṃ māyayā janakātmajām ||

Translation

The lord of the rakshasas said to Vidyujjihva, who was expert in illusion: "By a magical trick we shall delude Sita, Janaka's daughter."

Context

"Prahastha has brought this bow duly tied with the string after killing human Rama in the night."

Characters & Entities

• Rāvaṇa
• Vidyujjihva
• Sītā
• Janaka

FAQs

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

It illustrates adharma through deliberate falsehood—planning to defeat a virtuous person not by truth or rightful contest, but by deception (māyā), opposing satya.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāvaṇa openly states his intention to trick Sītā and orders the illusionist Vidyujjihva to assist.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sītā’s virtue is implied by the need to “delude” her—her steadfastness requires a dishonest plot to shake.