Shloka 11
अरण्यकाण्डे एकोनषष्टितमः सर्गः
Maricha’s Mimic Cry and the Rama–Lakshmana–Sita Confrontation
विगर्हितं च नीचं च कथमार्योऽभिधास्यति।त्राहीति वचनं सीते यस्त्रायेत्रिदशानपि।।।।
vigarhitaṃ ca nīcaṃ ca katham āryo ’bhidhāsyati |
trāhīti vacanaṃ sīte yas trāyet tridaśān api ||
โอ้สีตา ผู้เป็นอารยะจะกล่าวถ้อยคำอันน่าติเตียนและต่ำช้าได้อย่างไรว่า “ช่วยข้าด้วย!” ทั้งที่เขาผู้นั้นสามารถคุ้มครองแม้เหล่าเทพได้
'How can Rama who is capable of saving even gods speak such unworthy, demeaning words, 'Save me, O Sita!'
FAQs
Dharma is recognizing true character and not being swayed by appearances: Lakshmana appeals to Rama’s proven nobility and capability as a standard for truth.
Lakshmana argues that the cry for help cannot genuinely be Rama’s, because it contradicts Rama’s heroic nature.
Faith in the righteous and clarity of judgment—Lakshmana uses moral reasoning to counter fear.