Shloka 14
आरण्यकाण्डे चतुस्त्रिंशः सर्गः
Śūrpaṇakhā Reports to Rāvaṇa; Rāma’s Might and Sītā’s Description
रामस्य तु विशालाक्षी पूर्णेन्दुसदृशानना।धर्मपत्नी प्रिया भर्तुर्नित्यं प्रियहिते रता।।।।
rāmasya tu viśālākṣī pūrṇendu-sadṛśānanā | dharma-patnī priyā bhartur nityaṃ priya-hite ratā ||
Ang dharmapatni ni Rama ay malalaki ang mga mata at ang mukha’y tulad ng kabilugan ng buwan—minamahal ng kaniyang asawa at laging nakatuon sa ikabubuti at ikalulugod niya.
Rama's beloved consort is a large-eyed lady. Her face is like the full moon. She is engaged in the well-being of her husband.
FAQs
The ideal of dharma-patnī underscores marital righteousness: fidelity, mutual welfare, and alignment with dharmic household order.
Śūrpaṇakhā introduces Sītā’s presence and qualities while speaking to Rāvaṇa, setting the ground for his desire and subsequent adharma.
Sītā’s devoted commitment to her husband’s good (priya-hita).