Shloka 6.34.24

सरमायाḥ सीतासान्त्वनम् तथा रावणनिश्चयश्रवणम् (Saarana Consoles Sita and Reports Ravana’s Resolve)

Devanagari script

नोत्सहत्यमृतोमोक्तुंयुद्धेत्वामितिमैथिली: ।सामात्यस्यनृशंसस्यनिश्चयोह्येषवर्तते ।।।।

Transliteration

notsahaty amṛto moktuṃ yuddhe tvām iti maithili | sāmātyasya nṛśaṃsasya niścayo hy eṣa vartate ||

Translation

“He will not consent to release you unless he goes to death in battle,” O Maithilī—such is the settled resolve of that ruthless one, together with his counsellors.

Context

"O Mythili! Ravana is not interested in liberating you unless he goes to the other world in combat. (It can't happen when he is alive) This is certain. There is no doubt about this."

Characters & Entities

• Saramā
• Sītā (Maithilī)
• Rāvaṇa
• Ministers of Rāvaṇa

FAQs

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

The verse shows how entrenched adharma hardens into fatal resolve; refusal to correct wrongdoing leads toward self-destruction.

What is the narrative situation?

Saramā reports the grim certainty: Rāvaṇa’s decision is fixed—he will not free Sītā while he lives.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Saramā’s frankness and fidelity to truth—she does not soften the reality, helping Sītā understand the stakes.