Ramayana — Sundara Kanda, Sarga 24, Shloka 45
सीताभर्त्सना
The Ogresses’ Threats to Sita and Her Vow of Fidelity
विभजाम ततः सर्वा विवादो मे न रोचते।पेयमानीयतां क्षिप्रं लेह्यमुच्चावचं बहु।।5.24.45।।
vibhajāma tataḥ sarvā vivādo me na rocate | peyam ānīyatāṃ kṣipraṃ lehyam uccāvacaṃ bahu ||5.24.45||
“Kemudian kita semua akan membahagikannya; aku tidak suka pertengkaran tentangnya. Cepat bawakan minuman, dan banyak jenis makanan yang boleh dijilat sebagai iringan.”
Then an ogress called Surpanakha said, 'I too like the proposal of Ajamukhi.'
FAQs
It shows how adharma normalizes cruelty—planning violence like a feast; Dharma warns that ethical collapse often appears as casual, communal ‘arrangement’ rather than sudden rage.
The ogresses move from threats to logistical planning—division of portions and preparation of food and drink.
The virtue is implicit: Sītā’s restraint and dignity amid degradation, which the text uses to underline her adherence to Dharma.