Shloka 6.34.5
सरमायाḥ सीतासान्त्वनम् तथा रावणनिश्चयश्रवणम् (Saarana Consoles Sita and Reports Ravana’s Resolve)
एवंब्रुवाणांतांसीतासरमांपुनरब्रवीत् ।मधुरंश्लक्क्षणयावाचापूर्वशोकाभिपन्नया ।।।।
sa hi māyābalaḥ krūro rāvaṇaḥ śatrurāvaṇaḥ |
māṃ mohayati duṣṭātmā pītāmātreva vāruṇī ||
For that Rāvaṇa—cruel and mighty in the power of māyā, a bringer of lament to his foes—bewilders me with his wicked mind, like liquor that intoxicates the moment it is drunk.
When Saarana was telling Sita in that way, Sita's face which was earlier filled with tears became pleasant and she spoke again.
Dharma stands opposed to deception: Sītā identifies māyā (delusion) and cruelty as adharma, affirming that truth and clarity are necessary for righteous living.
Sītā describes Rāvaṇa’s character—his cruelty and use of illusion—and how his behavior aims to confuse and pressure her.
Moral clarity: Sītā recognizes manipulation as wrong and does not accept it as legitimate authority.