रावणस्य सीताप्रलोभनम्
Ravana’s Persuasion and Coercive Courtship of Sita
विचित्राणि च माल्यानि चन्दनान्यगरूणि च।विविधानि च वासांसि दिव्यान्याभरणानि च।।5.20.9।।महार्हाणि च पानानि शयनान्यासनानि च।गीतं नृत्तं च वाद्यं च लभ मां प्राप्य मैथिलि।।5.20.10।।
vicitrāṇi ca mālyāni candanāny agarūṇi ca |
vividhāni ca vāsāṃsi divyāny ābharaṇāni ca ||5.20.9||
mahārhāṇi ca pānāni śayanāny āsanāni ca |
gītaṃ nṛttaṃ ca vādyaṃ ca labha māṃ prāpya maithili ||5.20.10||
Wahai Maithilī, apabila engkau memperoleh aku, engkau akan menikmati kalungan bunga yang indah, haruman cendana dan gaharu, pelbagai pakaian, serta perhiasan yang laksana anugerah dewa; juga minuman mahal, tempat tidur dan singgahsana, serta nyanyian, tarian, dan muzik.
"O Mythili! having secured me, you get all these comforts- wonderful garlands, sandal, incense, garments and beautiful ornaments, rich drinks, beds and seats.You can enjoy songs, dances accompanied by musical instruments.
Dharma is shown as non-negotiable: material pleasures and status cannot justify betrayal of truth, marriage, and rightful conduct.
Rāvaṇa tries to entice Sītā with wealth, comforts, and entertainments if she accepts him.
Sītā’s renunciation of temptation—steadfastness and integrity—stands against offers of luxury.