Shloka 1
सीताहरणम्
Ravana reveals his true form and abducts Sita
सीताया वचनं श्रुत्वा दशग्रीवः प्रतापवाम्।हस्ते हस्तं समाहत्य चकार सुमहद्वपुः।।3.49.1।।
sītāyā vacanaṃ śrutvā daśagrīvaḥ pratāpavān | haste hastaṃ samāhatya cakāra sumahad vapuḥ ||
സീതയുടെ വാക്കുകൾ കേട്ടപ്പോൾ പരാക്രമശാലിയായ ദശഗ്രീവൻ കൈയിൽ കൈ അടിച്ചു, തന്റെ ശരീരം അത്യന്തം മഹത്തായ രൂപമായി വിപുലപ്പെടുത്തി.
On hearing the Sita's words, the powerful Ravana struck his palms one over the other and assumed a huge form (original figure).
FAQs
Outer power and intimidation are not marks of dharma. The verse shows force used to dominate rather than protect—an ethical inversion of kingly duty.
After Sītā’s response, Rāvaṇa dramatically reveals his might, preparing to intensify his coercion.
It underscores the contrast between mere physical power and true righteousness; dharmic strength is self-controlled, not threatening.